For two years, Lucas Paqueta brought joy to Olympique Lyonnais supporters. Having left West Ham in the summer of 2022 for a nice check for more than 42 million euros, the Brazilian international has nevertheless been in turmoil for several months because of a dark sports betting affair. While terrible consequences could harm the rest of his career, the 27-year-old midfielder could soon leave the Hammers and relaunch in his native country, Brazil.
Textor returns from Paqueta to Botafogo!
Indeed, according to information from the Sun, the London club intends to recruit Igor Jesus, who is currently playing at Botafogo. Valued at 35 million euros by the Brazilian club, the negotiation could nevertheless be facilitated. John Textor, owner of Botafogo, is said to be a fan of Paqueta and would like to get him in a trade. It remains to be seen whether West Ham will be willing to let their attacking midfielder go and whether the latter will want to return to the country, which he left in 2019 to join AC Milan.
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John Textor, the owner of Olympique Lyonnais, could make a big move with Lucas Paqueta. For two years, Lucas Paqueta brought joy to Olympique Lyonnais supporters. Having left West Ham in the summer of 2022 for a nice check for more than 42 million euros, the Brazilian international has nevertheless been in turmoil for several months because of a dark sports betting affair.
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