West Ham, opponents of Anderlecht in the hens of the Conference League, have signed the midfielder of Lyon Lucas Package25, who signed a five-year contract, with an additional year optional.
The management of OL announced an operation at 61.6 million euros, including 18.6 million in bonuses spread over the five years of the Brazilian’s contract. Lyon also negotiated 10% on the capital gain of a possible transfer. Finally, the Rhone club recalled that AC Milan, Paqueta’s previous employer, will receive 15% of the capital gain realized.
Arrived at Les Gones in the summer of 2020 for 20 million euros, Paqueta has scored nine goals per season in Ligue 1. Hammersthe Brazilian international (33 caps, 7 goals) will wear number 11 and could make his debut in the London derby against Tottenham on Wednesday.
West Ham had a disastrous start to the Premier League season, losing their first three games without scoring, but recovered by beating Aston Villa 1-0 on Sunday.
