In one year, Lucas Paqueta has gone through all the states. Pushed out of Lyon despite initially wanting to stay, the Brazilian eventually joined West Ham. A transfer that paid off for Lyon “61.630 M€ including 18.680 M€ in bonuses spread over the 5 years of the player’s contract” as stated in the official press release at the time. In the Premier League, the former AC Milan player quickly found his feet.
Author of 41 matches in all competitions including 36 as a starter, he scored 5 goals and delivered 7 assists under David Moyes. Comfortable in his crampons on British lawns, the versatile midfielder caught the eye of Manchester City. Information revealed overnight by the Brazilian press, which specified that the Skyblues had made an offer of 81 million euros for the former OL player.
Lucas Paqueta said yes to City
It was not accepted by the Hammers, who are not necessarily for the departure of the Brazilian international. A feeling that the main interested party does not share. According to our information, Lucas Paqueta (25) is seduced by the initiative of the champions of Europe and England. He has even already said yes to the residents of the Etihad Stadium, we were told. Good news for Pep Guardiola and his club, who have already convinced the player.
The hardest part will therefore begin for them since it will be necessary to convince West Ham. According to our information, the London team is not so closed to a departure from the Brazilian. If an oral offer of €80m has been made, it will take at least €90m for the Hammers to let go of the player. This would be good news for Lyon, which will receive 10% on any capital gain. Nevertheless, “15% of the amount of the capital gain realized will be donated to his former club, AC Milan, according to the rate of bonuses obtained.” Regardless, this will remain good news for OL.
