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Vinicius Junior Back To Brazil? Flamengo Boss Jokes At Eyeing Real Madrid Star

Flamengo's sporting director has jokingly suggested that Vinicius Junior is next on his transfer wishlist following the return of Lucas Paqu...

FEBRUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

Vinicius Junior Back To Brazil? Flamengo Boss Jokes At Eyeing Real Madrid Star

'Maybe Flamengo didn't need me but I need Flamengo' - Lucas Paqueta opens up on emotional reasons behind West Ham exit

Lucas Paqueta has admitted that he "needed Flamengo" after completing his switch from West Ham. The Brazil international had expressed his d...

JANUARY 29 • goal

'Maybe Flamengo didn't need me but I need Flamengo' - Lucas Paqueta opens up on emotional reasons behind West Ham exit

Brazilian History: Lucas Paqueta Joins Flamengo From West Ham For $50M

Lucas Paqueta's move from West Ham to Flamengo see him become the most expensive player in Brazilian Serie A history.

JANUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

Brazilian History: Lucas Paqueta Joins Flamengo From West Ham For $50M

Set for Flamengo Paqueta has been given permission by West Ham to undergo a medical and transfer to Flamengo.

Impact West Ham had been beating around the bush the last couple weeks in terms of Paqueta's absences, and now it's officially confirmed. Paqueta maybe never truly lived up to his potential with the Hammers and had a potential move to Manchester City end because of his betting allegations. At 28 years old, he's set to return to Brazil where his career began in their youth system. He'll finish his West Ham career with 110 appearances and 16 goals.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Why is Lucas Paqueta leaving West Ham? Explaining Brazil midfielder's Flamengo transfer from Premier League strugglers | Sporting News West Ham are hoping to push themselves out of the bottom three and retain the club's long-standing Premier League status, so why are they ag...

JANUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Flamengo complete historic deal to re-sign Lucas Paquetá from West Ham Flamengo reach a historic agreement to bring Lucas Paquetá back from West Ham in the most expensive transfer ever involving a South American...

JANUARY 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Out another game Paqueta (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Sunderland, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "I think it's a situation all of us at the Club have to solve. We al...

Impact Paqueta is still not an option for the club as he deals with his undisclosed injury, marking a third straight game out for the midfielder. This remains a brutal loss for the club, as he is a typical starter, not missing a start all season when an option. There still remains some uncertainty around the midfielder's return, leaving his addition to the squad up in the air.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad Saturday Paqueta (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.

Impact Paqueta misses the squad against Spurs on Saturday after continuing treatment two days before the match. That said, the injury was never formally announced which contributed to uncertainty surrounding his status. Transfer rumors also surrounded him this week and could be the reason of his absence.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Spurs Paqueta is doubtful for Saturday's match against Tottenham after missing their FA Cup win over QPR due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "Lucas is...

Impact Paqueta is still in treatment two days ahead of their next match and seems to be unlikely to face Spurs, possibly missing a second straight game due to the injury. That said, his injury is yet to be announced, leaving his status a bit up in the air. However, he is involved in some transfer rumors, potentially another reason for his absence. He could be subjected to some testing ahead of the match to see if he can play, but appears more likely to be on the outside, with Freddie Potts or Soungoutou Magassa likely options to enter the starting XI in his place.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to face Nottingham Pauqeta (back) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Paqueta was set for further assessment but is no longer injured and appears to be on the right side of the injury, as the attacker is an option from the starting XI immediately. The Brazilian has started in al 18 of his appearances this season while recording four goals and one assist.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set for further assessment Paqueta (back) is set for further assessment ahead of Tuesday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "We have to assess both of them, JC and...

Impact Paqueta was out over the weekend with some back issues and looks to be set for some testing ahead of their next contest, with that a potential decider to see if he can play. He is their lead midfielder when fit, so this is something to monitor for the club. If fit, he should earn a starting spot, with four goals and one assist in 17 appearances this campaign.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea sack ANOTHER manager, Pep Guardiola leaves Man City & GOAL's seven bold predictions for the second half of the Premier League season

We reached the midway point of the Premier League season on Thursday night, with Arsenal holding a very promising four-point advantage at th...

JANUARY 4 • goal

Chelsea sack ANOTHER manager, Pep Guardiola leaves Man City & GOAL's seven bold predictions for the second half of the Premier League season

Not playing Saturday Paqueta is not an option for Saturday's clash with the Wolves.

Impact Paqueta has been left out from the West Ham squad sheet in what appears to be a suspected back problem. This comes after scoring and assisting in 83 minutes played vs Brighton on New Years Day. He has been replaced with Crysencio Summerville in the starting XI as more news on his condition is expected to be revealed after the match.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in draw Paqueta subbed out in the 83rd minute of Tuesday's 2-2 draw versus Brighton. He scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created before exiting the match.

Impact Paqueta helped open the scoring by sending a through ball to Jarrod Bowen, who buried it from the center of the box in the 10th minute. Paqueta then converted a penalty to put his side 2-1 late in first half extra time. This marked the first time this season that he finished with more than one goal contribution in a game, and it was also his fifth straight game with at least one chance created, bringing him to nine chances created in that span.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa

Arsenal ensures it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win with all goals scored in the second half

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Lucas Paqueta's penalty gives West Ham 2-1 advantage over Brighton | Premier League

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Records shot from free kick Paqueta generated one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Paqueta would be stuck in defensive duties for much of Saturday's match, but would still record a shot, firing a long-range free kick that was caught by the keeper. He remains with three goals this season, although he is yet to record an assist.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno confirms Paqueta will start for West Ham at Brighton Lucas Paqueta missed West Ham’s draw against Manchester United through suspension, but the midfielder is set to start against Brighton.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Clears suspension Paqueta is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Paqueta has served his one-match ban following his straight red card against Liverpool for dissent and is set to return in the next contest. The playmaker is an undisputed starter in the frontline for the Hammers and will claim back his role for Sunday's clash against Brighton.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'He is not OK' - Lucas Paqueta still 'suffering' from impact of FA spot-fixing investigation after seeing red for dissent

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo insists that Lucas Paqueta is still affected by the spot-fixing investigation the Football Association...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • goal

'He is not OK' - Lucas Paqueta still 'suffering' from impact of FA spot-fixing investigation after seeing red for dissent

West Ham's Lucas Paqueta sent off for dissent against Liverpool | Premier League

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak sets up much-needed Liverpool win and Man United beats Palace

Mikel Merino has salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightens

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Shown red card for dissent Paqueta was shown two yellow cards and sent off in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Paqueta received one of the more avoidable red cards in some time Sunday, with the attacker receiving two yellow cards in a matter of seconds to earn a red card for dissent. This will leave the midfielder banned for their match against Manchester United on Thursday, returning to face Brighton on Dec. 7. That said, this will force a change, with Tomas Soucek, James Ward-Prowse or a returning Crysencio Summerville (undisclosed) as possible replacements while out.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Paqueta is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Paqueta has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the Premier League and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder is an undisputed starter for West Ham United in the midfield and should claim back that role on Sunday against Liverpool.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti explains why he ordered Estevao Willian to hand second Brazil penalty to Lucas Paqueta in Tunisia draw as West Ham star's miss proves costly

Carlo Ancelotti has explained why he ordered Estevao Willian to hand Brazil's second penalty to Lucas Paqueta in the draw against Tunisia, w...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • goal

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