Overview
- West Ham agreed a fee and granted permission for a medical and talks, and Flamengo have confirmed the permanent return.
- The price is reported at about €41–42 million (£35–36 million), which outlets describe as the highest fee paid by a Brazilian club.
- The 28-year-old is expected to finalize a contract with Flamengo that runs until December 2029.
- West Ham said they reluctantly accepted his request to leave as the team sits 18th in the Premier League during a relegation fight.
- Paquetá framed the move in emotional terms, saying he "needed Flamengo" as he returns to his boyhood club.