Lucas Paqueta
28-Year-Old
West Ham United
Premier
OUT
Injury Not Injury Related
Est. Return 2/7/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Paqueta had a year to forget across the board, managing just four goals without an assist in 2024/25. He still created 36 chances, so it's not that he wasn't getting involved in attacking moves, but finishing proved to be an issue throughout the team. Paqueta still shot the ball at a similar rate to previous years (41 times last season), but his role changed no matter the manager, and that led to some starts as a false none and others as a defensive midfielder. If used correctly in a team that has the talent to improve, Paqueta could get back to the 10 goal contributions he had two seasons ago.
Set for Flamengo
Paqueta has been given permission by West Ham to undergo a medical and transfer to Flamengo.
ANALYSIS
West Ham had been beating around the bush the last couple weeks in terms of Paqueta's absences, and now it's officially confirmed. Paqueta maybe never truly lived up to his potential with the Hammers and had a potential move to Manchester City end because of his betting allegations. At 28 years old, he's set to return to Brazil where his career began in their youth system. He'll finish his West Ham career with 110 appearances and 16 goals.
West Ham had been beating around the bush the last couple weeks in terms of Paqueta's absences, and now it's officially confirmed. Paqueta maybe never truly lived up to his potential with the Hammers and had a potential move to Manchester City end because of his betting allegations. At 28 years old, he's set to return to Brazil where his career began in their youth system. He'll finish his West Ham career with 110 appearances and 16 goals.
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Out another game
Paqueta (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Sunderland, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "I think it's a situation all of us at the Club have to solve. We always want our best players to be involved, and Lucas is one of our best players, so let's try to solve the situation. My job is to get the best out of all the players."
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Not in squad Saturday
Paqueta (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.
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Doubtful to face Spurs
Paqueta is doubtful for Saturday's match against Tottenham after missing their FA Cup win over QPR due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "Lucas is still on treatment. Let's see, we have a couple of days to go [until the match]."
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Starting against Forest
Pauqeta (back) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Nottingham Forest.
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Set for further assessment
Paqueta (back) is set for further assessment ahead of Tuesday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "We have to assess both of them, JC and Lucas. They are trying hard to be involved after painful situations. We still have tomorrow (Tuesday) to see how they are and see if they can be involved in the squad."
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Candidate to leave West Ham
West Ham United could consider the idea of allowing Lucas Paqueta to join Flamengo during the January transfer window, according to ESPN.
ANALYSIS
West Ham will hold an internal meeting with their shareholders this weekend to discuss lowering the asking price for Paqueta. Flamengo want to do everything in their power to sign the 28-year-old playmaker, and it seems West Ham might be open to the idea, mainly because Paqueta also wants the deal to happen, according to Brazilian media.
West Ham will hold an internal meeting with their shareholders this weekend to discuss lowering the asking price for Paqueta. Flamengo want to do everything in their power to sign the 28-year-old playmaker, and it seems West Ham might be open to the idea, mainly because Paqueta also wants the deal to happen, according to Brazilian media.