For the past two years, Lucas Paqueta has lived in hell. The Brazilian was accused by the FA of being involved in a large matter of suspicious sports betting. Indeed, the former AC Milan and OL player would have received yellow cards during meetings where his relatives were massively betting. Which put the chip in the ear of the English federation. But the midfielder proclaimed his innocence, from the publication of the first articles on the subject to his trial which ended in June.
Last weekend, International Auriverde received the first positive echoes concerning the outcome of this investigation. The Times revealed that he should be bleached. The FA should even pay him compensation compensation of € 1.5 million, especially for her lawyers. Information that was confirmed this Thursday by the Hammers. “West Ham United confirms that an independent regulatory commission laundered Lucas packs of accusations of bad behavior brought against him by the English Football (FA) federation for alleged violation of the E5 rule. The club has supported Lucas since the start of a long and difficult procedure. ”
A decision that changes his life and his transfer window
A huge relief for the London club and especially for the player, who is washed with any suspicion after having risked very big. “Since the first day of this investigation, I have claimed my innocence in the face of these extremely serious accusations. I can't say anything more for the moment, but I want to express my gratitude to God and my impatience to find football with a smile. To my wife who never dropped my hand, to West Ham United, to the supporters who have always encouraged me, as well as to my family, to my friends and the legal team who supported me, thank you for everything “said the Brazilian.
This decision changes a lot, especially concerning his future. Because remember, before the start of this case, Lucas Paqueta was on the verge of signing at Manchester City. But his transfer had fallen into the water, the Skyblues not taking the risk of recruiting a player threatened with suspension. Two years later, the community, whose contract ended on June 30, 2027, is on the start. As explained on July 7 on our site, the Hammers always wish to sell it. Information confirmed last weekend by the Daily Mailwhich also mentioned a starting price of around € 34 million.
West Ham wants a big sale
According to our information, West Ham would ideally like to let go of his player for a much more important amount. We are talking about a sum between 60 and 70 M €. But the club is aware that he may have to make some concessions or review his ambitions downwards. This, even if clubs follow his case near this summer. Very large English clubs always look at the evolution of his situation and have tested the field we were told. Stables of Saudi Pro League, including Al-Nassr, also follow the Brazilian. Flamengo always has an eye on him, we have been said. Asked about him on Monday, the coach of the Brazilian club, Filipe Luis, was clear.
“Lucas Paqueta does not play for us, but for a Premier League club (West Ham), one of the best clubs in Europe, so we have to respect it. Paqueta has a great story here, fans' affection, and there is no doubt that Paqueta has its place in any team in the world. ” But for the moment, he is still in West Ham, where Graham Potter supports him. I don't know anything (on the fact that it is bleached, editor's note). I just know that it is necessary to support him. He went through a long ordeal. It is an important personality of the group. ” But he could not be very long, he who could also find the Brazilian selection before the 2026 World Cup. This will also change the transfer window of the Hammers, who will have more means to recruit in the event of the sale of Lucas Paqueta.
