FLAMENGO CLOSES WITH LEGAL CARE, WHILE WEST HAM IMPOSES CONDITION TO SELL PAQUETÁ

The transfer window opens on July 10th. Therefore, Flamengo has already started moving in the market in search of reinforcement. Initially, Mais Querido’s idea is to ‘repatriate’ Lucas Paquetá. However, West Ham (ING) imposed a condition to negotiate the midfielder.

According to information from GE, West Ham only accepts negotiating Lucas Paquetá definitively, that is, with sale. Flamengo, on the other hand, takes legal care before moving forward with negotiations. This is because the player is being investigated for involvement with bookmakers.

With this, Flamengo studies the possible risks and takes the necessary precautions to make the investment of 'repatriating' Lucas Paquetá worthwhile. Initially, Mais Querido's idea was to sign the midfielder on loan. However, West Ham's condition has already been defined.

FLAMENGO x WEST HAM

In short, Flamengo knows that they would not be able to, at this time, hire Lucas Paquetá. However, with the imminent risk of the English Federation punishing the player for involvement with bookmakers, West Ham understands that recovering part of the amount invested in the midfielder is the best alternative.

About two years ago, the West Ham made an investment of more than 60 million euros for Lucas Paquetá. At the time, this represented approximately R$300 million. Now, Flamengo plans the next steps to continue with the negotiations.

LEGAL BREAKDOWNS

Still according to the GE, the legal loopholes make Flamengo evaluate the investment in Lucas Paquetá. It is worth mentioning that the player has already given the ok for the negotiation to move forward. This way, if Fla reaches an understanding with West Ham, the midfielder will define his own conditions with Mais Querido.

To evaluate the best scenario, Flamengo contacted the law firm Bichara e Motta, specialized in in FIFA. The club's idea is to have a consultancy in order to understand the legal development of the case involving Lucas Paquetá, especially if the athlete is punished.

BRAZILIAN SELECTION

< While he waits to find out the next steps in his career, Lucas Paquetá continues to serve the Brazilian team. Absolute starter, the player takes to the field at 10pm (Brasília time) on Saturday (06), when he faces Uruguay. The match is valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa América and, whoever wins, advances in the competition and faces Colombia or Panama in the semifinals.