Lucas Paqueta
January 2026
Paqueta said he needed Flamengo after sealing a £36m move back to Brazil, ending a long-running saga and fulfilling his aim to return ahead of the World Cup year. He described repeated contact from Flamengo, said the club supported him during the period of accusations and investigation, and explained he did not want to force an exit while West Ham were backing him and respecting his family.
Lucas Paqueta
January 2026
West Ham and Flamengo have reportedly agreed a transfer for Paqueta worth €42 million, described as a Brazilian Serie A record, with a five-year deal lined up. Fee to be paid in instalments to manage Flamengo cash flow; Paqueta was left out of recent squads amid uncertainty and is expected to have already played his last match for West Ham.
Lucas Paqueta
January 2026
Paqueta reportedly asked not to be selected for the QPR cup match and is pushing for a transfer, with Flamengo prepared to bid around €40m. He is said to be disillusioned after a long betting-investigation saga (cleared in 2025) and wants to return to Brazil; West Ham are reluctant mid-relegation battle but may be forced if he insists.
Matvei Safonov
December 2025
PSG needed penalties to finish off Flamengo after a tense 1-1 draw, with Safonov saving four of five spot-kicks in a brutal shootout. Kvaratskhelia’s back-post finish and Jorginho’s trademark penalty set up a nervy, hard-fought finale between continental champions. VAR chalked off Fabian Ruiz’s early strike before Kvaratskhelia converted Doue’s low cross. A soft but given penalty on Marquinhos let Jorginho level, and extra-time saw misses at both ends. In the shootout, Safonov repeatedly guessed right, dragging PSG over the line 2-1.
Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United)
October 2025
Flamengo are mounting an ambitious push to re-sign academy graduate Lucas Paquetá, with sporting director José Boto in contact with his camp. The Brazilian club believe they can finance a permanent deal and bring the midfielder home after his clearing of a long-running betting-allegation case.
Paquetá, frustrated by West Ham’s lack of progress, is open to a move that restores top-level competition ahead of the 2026 World Cup. While Flamengo see him as a marquee signing, Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Tottenham may yet intervene. The player’s legal team is considering action against the FA for reputational damage caused by the dropped charges.
Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United)
July 2025
Lucas Paquetá is expected to be cleared of spot-fixing charges, paving the way for a summer transfer.
West Ham are now willing to accept offers around £30m—less than half of their original valuation. Flamengo are among the clubs showing strong interest.
Mikey Johnston (West Brom)
July 2025
Mikey Johnston is expected to remain at West Brom after a proposed move to Flamengo collapsed due to fan backlash. He has rejoined pre-season training and featured in a friendly against Dynamo Kyiv.
Johnston’s camp denies injury concerns influenced the deal’s failure. Flamengo pulled out following negative supporter reaction. The Irish winger now focuses on helping West Brom’s push for Premier League promotion under Ryan Mason.
Mikey Johnston (West Brom)
July 2025
Mikey Johnston’s £5m move from West Brom to Flamengo has broken down after backlash from Brazilian supporters. The Irish winger will remain with West Brom and join their preseason training camp in Austria this week instead.
Flamengo were set to complete the deal, but fans voiced strong opposition to Johnston’s signing. The Brazilian club is now likely to withdraw, and Johnston, though open to the move, is content staying in the Championship.
Jorginho (Flamengo)
June 8, 2025
Flamengo have signed Jorginho on a free transfer after his Arsenal contract expired. The Italian midfielder has penned a three-year deal with the Brazilian giants.
Jorginho is expected to debut at the Club World Cup, possibly facing his former club Chelsea. The move marks a return to South America for the veteran playmaker.
Jorginho (Arsenal > Flamengo)
Summer 2025
Jorginho has agreed to join Flamengo on a three-year deal once his Arsenal contract expires. The move follows months of talks and marks a return to Brazil for the Italy international.
The deal will be formalized once his current terms at Arsenal end. Jorginho has made 26 appearances for the Gunners this season and remains active with Italy.