John Textor could put together an improbable exchange allowing him to bring Lucas Paqueta to Botafogo. A transfer which would not leave OL supporters indifferent if it were to materialize.
Flagship player of Olympique Lyonnais from 2020 to 2022, Lucas Paqueta has been enjoying the glory days of West Ham in the Premier League for three years. But in recent months, the Brazilian international's career has been on the decline due to a dark sports betting affair, the investigation into which is still ongoing. For the moment, the Brazilian international is still authorized to play but uncertainty hovers over the rest of his career. One man nevertheless seems determined to trust him and take the risk of signing him: John Textor.
According to information from Sunthe boss of Eagle Football would welcome the arrival of Lucas Paqueta at Botafogo. A potential return to his country which would not displease the former OL attacking midfielder and which could be made possible by an exchange with Igor Jesus. And for good reason, West Ham has been tracking the Brazilian striker from Botafogo for several weeks, estimated at around 30 million euros by John Textor. And to make the departure of the 23-year-old striker to the English capital possible, Lucas Paqueta could be put in the balance at the request of John Textor.
Paqueta targeted by Textor… for Botafogo
The exchange is therefore not impossible and could materialize as early as the winter transfer window, if all parties manage to reach an agreement. Indirectly, Lucas Paqueta would therefore get a little closer to OL with a signing for a club in the Eagle Football galaxy. A return to Lyon in a few months, however, seems unlikely for Lucas Paqueta, whose future no longer really seems to be written in Europe after his sports betting stories and while a heavy sanction against him is likely to fall in the next few months. month.
