Lucas Paquetá Eyes West Ham Exit Post-2026 World Cup

west ham, london - Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paquetá is set to stay at West Ham until January but aims to leave after the 2026 World Cup, with a reported fee of €60 million.

Lucas Paquetá Plans West Ham Departure After 2026 World Cup

Sources reveal that Lucas Paquetá intends to remain at West Ham until January but is eyeing a departure post the 2026 World Cup, with the club valuing him at around €60 million.

Desire to Return to Flamengo

Despite expressing a desire to return to his former club Flamengo, Paquetá stayed loyal to West Ham last summer, as revealed in an interview with Globoesporte.

In the midst of talks with Flamengo, Paquetá reflected on his wish to reunite with the Brazilian club, highlighting conversations with coach Filipe Luís and discussions with his agents.

Challenging Season at West Ham

Paquetá, who has scored four goals in 12 games this season, is contributing amid West Ham's battle against relegation in the Premier League.

The player faced adversity, including charges of spot-fixing, but was ultimately cleared of all accusations following a thorough investigation.