Lucas Paqueta has fulfilled his longu2011held ambition by returning to his native Brazil.
He had previously appeared settled in English football, having been the subject of an £80m bid from Manchester City in 2023. However, charges relating to alleged spotu2011fixing saw the deal collapse, threatened his career and contributed to a downturn in form.
Those close to Paqueta say his mental health suffered, he lost faith in the English football authorities and began to yearn for a return home.
Amid links to Flamengo in late December 2024, Paqueta quoted a song by Brazilian gospel duo Jefferson and Suellen, Vem Me Busca.