West Ham have confirmed the "club record signing" of Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta from Lyon on a five year contract. The 25 year old Brazilian is expected to be part of the National squad at this year's World Cup.
The initial £36.5 Million deal for Paqueta could rise to more than £50 Million with add-ons, potentially £5 Million more the £45 Million paid for striker Sebastien Haller from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019. Paqueta joined Lyon for €20 Million (£17m) in 2020 after 18 months at AC Milan.
"I hope it's the beginning of an enjoyable journey," Paqueta told West Ham's official website after he had completed his medical and signed on the dotted line.
Paqueta scored nine goals and contributed six assists in 35 Ligue 1 appearances last season will technically be available to face Spurs on thursday evening, however, David Moyes added: "Whilst he will need time to adapt, we're excited about adding another proven international to our squad."
So the best fans can expect is a brief cameo appearance. Could be worse!- Ed
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Our Brazilian recruitment record
Ain't too great so I reserve judgement. But with Moyes in charge I expect us to have a bench with the equivalent value of Man City
Whoopee
about time loads of supersubs
I saw the name Haller
I saw the name Haller mentioned,gave me the shakes.
Lol
Nice 1 Essex
What gets me is all these
What gets me is all these players need time to adjust yet they are quite capable of playing games in europe and internationally. Other teams play their new signing straight away.
Spot on mate
Scamacca,cornet,downes all played regularly for their clubs last season,I guess as much as any westham player & moyes said on them signing they need time to get match fit!! Now paquetta will need time to adapt,like you say mate I've never known a manager that signs players but doesn't start them straight away! Only ones that havnt played for a year & were 4th choice at their previous club! Lol
I get the feeling that Moyes
I get the feeling that Moyes would rather his preferred 11 players from last season never aged and he would then be able to stick with them forever
What harm ,but the boy from
What harm ,but the boy from Brazil was a right live wire tonight against the scum .