{"id":1349,"date":"2026-01-31T18:03:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T18:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/lucas-paqueta-names-the-two-premier-league-giants-he-rejected-to-join-flamengo\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T18:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T18:03:30","slug":"lucas-paqueta-names-the-two-premier-league-giants-he-rejected-to-join-flamengo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/lucas-paqueta-names-the-two-premier-league-giants-he-rejected-to-join-flamengo\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucas Paqueta names the two Premier League giants he rejected to join Flamengo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Lucas Paqueta has revealed that he ignored calls from Premier League pair Chelsea and Tottenham in order to return to Flamengo.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Paqueta moved to <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113196\/west-ham-united\/\">West Ham<\/a> in 2022 and despite rumours of a potential summer 2025 exit, he opted to remain at the London Stadium.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3516652\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1019818595.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1019818595.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1019818595.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1019818595.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, 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https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1019818595.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1019818595.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1019818595.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-3516652\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paqueta made it clear he wanted to stay at West Ham with his August phone celebration<\/figcaption><figcredit>Getty<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n<p>The former AC Milan and Lyon man even signalled his intention to remain with the Hammers with his celebration in West Ham\u2019s 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest in August. <\/p>\n<p>However, the 28-year-old pushed to leave the club in January once it became clear <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113406\/flamengo\/\">Flamengo<\/a> were keen on bringing the midfielder back to Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>And following negotiations, Paqueta\u2019s wish came true as he secured a \u00a335m return to South America.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paq-ing it in<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWest Ham United can confirm that <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/football\/3894479\/west-ham-lucas-paqueta-transfer-statement\/\">Lucas Paquet\u00e1 has joined Brazilian club Flamengo<\/a> on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee,\u201d a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whufc.com\/en\/news\/lucas-paqueta-joins-flamengo\" rel=\"nofollow\">statement read on West Ham\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPaquet\u00e1 joined the Hammers in August 2022 and spent three-and-a-half seasons in east London, making 139 appearances and scoring 23 goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Brazil international midfielder provided the assist for Jarrod Bowen to score West Ham\u2019s winning goal in the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina in Prague.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone at the Club would like to thank Lucas for his contribution and wish him well in his future career.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paqueta was also subject to interest from Chelsea and Spurs but he claims he ignored calls from the duo as he sought to secure a switch to Flamengo.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018What about Flamengo?\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking with Flamengo TV following his transfer, the player said: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h68g70rqMaE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tottenham<\/a> called, <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113034\/chelsea\/\">Chelsea<\/a> called, and the funny thing is that Tata (his agent) called all excited and said: \u2018Chelsea\u2019s calling, they\u2019re gonna make an offer.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI replied: \u2018Okay, but what about Flamengo?\u2019 He said: \u2018Are you serious?\u2019<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3781860\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/10-lucas-paqueta-leaves-game-1042171364.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/10-lucas-paqueta-leaves-game-1042171364.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/10-lucas-paqueta-leaves-game-1042171364.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/10-lucas-paqueta-leaves-game-1042171364.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/10-lucas-paqueta-leaves-game-1042171364.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/10-lucas-paqueta-leaves-game-1042171364.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/10-lucas-paqueta-leaves-game-1042171364.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1\" alt=\"Lucas Paqueta sent off against Liverpool in the Premier League\" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-3781860\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><figcredit>AFP<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n<p>Despite two Premier League heavyweights wanting Paquets, he had his heart set on a move back to his homeland[\/caption]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI said: \u2018Yeah, I don\u2019t want to know about that. I want to hear about Flamengo,\u2019 and that\u2019s how it all turned out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>West Ham had hoped that Paqueta would remain at the London Stadium for the second half of the season in order to help their survival push.<\/p>\n<p>However, Paqueta was keen to return to Brazil ahead of the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/world-cup\/\">World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018We love you, Flamengo!\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Flamengo fans turned out in their numbers to welcome the player back to Rio.<\/p>\n<p>The day after his return to Brazil, Paqueta penned a thank you message to fans alongside an image of the player and his family kitted out in Flamengo shirts, posting: \u201cI was born to love you, nothing will separate us.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d give up everything in this life just to be with you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3902988\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1049798826.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-3902988\" width=\"960\" height=\"647\"><figcredit>Getty<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n<p>Paqueta departs east London having registered 38 goal contributions in 139 matches for the Hammers[\/caption]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe crazy things I did, the loves I left behind, so many things I lost, but I never abandoned you.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany may criticise, but no one will understand, because only those who are Flamengo fans can comprehend me. We love you, Flamengo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlory and honour to God for this unique moment in my life! Process, promise, purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fla-ming poor start to the year<\/h2>\n<p>Flamengo won the 2025 Brasileirao title, finishing three points clear of Palmeiras.<\/p>\n<p>However, their title defence got off to a poor start as they fell to a 2-1 loss at Sao Paulo.<\/p>\n<p>Flamengo have made a disappointing start to the calendar year having failed to win their opening six matches of 2026 across the Campeonato\u00a0Paulista and the Brasileirao, losing four times.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3309142\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/2025-group-d-match-cr-1003488296.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-3309142\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jorginho moved to Flamengo last year<\/figcaption><figcredit>Getty<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n<p>Paqueta isn\u2019t the only former Premier League star to now ply their trade for Flamengo.<\/p>\n<p>The Brazilian joins former Tottenham right-back Emerson Royal, and ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star Jorginho at the Maracana.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lucas Paqueta has revealed that he ignored calls from Premier League pair Chelsea and Tottenham in order to return to &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/lucas-paqueta-west-ham-united-1019818595.jpg?strip=all&w=960","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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