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West Ham's outstanding Lucas Paquetá fee from Flamengo

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Claret&Hugh reports that Flamengo still owes West Ham a significant part of the reported £36 million fee for Lucas Paquetá.

The club's president is said to have raised concerns about future payments amid a revenue shortfall. The report does not establish that an instalment has been missed.

No-Guff Summary

  • Claret&Hugh says a significant part of Paquetá's reported £36 million fee remains due from Flamengo.
  • The outlet relays Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista's warning about a revenue shortfall and paying for the player.
  • The concern is about future instalments. The report does not say Flamengo has missed one.
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Flamengo president raises concern over Paquetá payments

A sale on paper is not all cash in the bank: Claret&Hugh says Flamengo still owes West Ham a significant part of the reported £36 million fee for Lucas Paquetá. The outlet says the January 2026 deal was structured with payments over several years.

Citing Brazilian outlet torcedores.com, Claret&Hugh reports that Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista warned of a 400 million real revenue shortfall and questioned how the club would pay for Paquetá. Claret&Hugh links that concern to a Brazilian government measure restricting clubs' betting and online casino income. The report raises a risk to future instalments, but does not say Flamengo has missed one.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Flamengo still owes West Ham a substantial part of the reported £36 million fee for Lucas Paquetá, and quotes club president Luiz Eduardo Baptista warning of a revenue shortfall and asking how the club will pay for the player.