27 years old West Ham star is seuisuoy desperate to rejoin his former club after and he’s ready to take a big pay-cut
One West Ham United star is desperate to force his way out of the London Stadium this summer it seems.
The 2024/25 season has been a diabolical one for West Ham on all fronts.
Graham Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui at the London Stadium earlier this year in January.
And after some really slow progress, Potter faces the unenviable task of overseeing a huge rebuild at West Ham with minimal funds to work with.
The Hammers head coach has to drastically bring down the average age of the squad, and move on as much of the deadwood as he can this summer
That will be easier said than done for Potter.
The first port of call for him this summer will be to get rid of one of our better players for a large transfer fee, so that he can start to plan for the future.
Lucas Paqueta is desperate to leave West Ham
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has endured a turbulent last two years.
It has been claimed that Lucas Paqueta faces a lifetime ban if he is found guilty of the spot-fixing charges levelled against him.
The 27-year-old’s form has suffered as a result of his off-field problems.
And it has been claimed that West Ham could sell Paqueta for just £20 million, if he does indeed avoid punishment for his alleged breaches of betting rules.
And now, Bolavip are claiming that the Brazil international is desperate to leave the Hammers in order to rejoin his form club Flamengo.
It is suggested that in order to push through an exit from the London Stadium, Paqueta is prepared to accept a big decrease in salary.
I can’t help but feel like Paqueta leaving West Ham this summer will be the best possible outcome for all parties involved.
When Lucas Paqueta’s spot-fixing trial will be concluded
When Paqueta’s trial began on March 17th, it was expected to last up to a maximum of three weeks.
However, that obviously hasn’t proved to be the case.
The Daily Mail claim that Lucas Paqueta’s trial could rumble on into the summer in what is terrible news for the player himself, and West Ham as a club.
One way or another, the Hammers and Paqueta need closure on the current situation.
If he is proven innocent, West Ham will be able to sell him, and Potter can then use those funds to strengthen his squad.
The investigation into Paqueta, and the subsequent trial, has gone on for far too long now. It’s about time a decision was made.