EPL: Paqueta first words after becoming West Ham club-record signing
New West Ham signing Lucas Paqueta has outlined his aims at the club after arriving for a record deal.
The Hammers could end up paying £51million for the Brazilian, in a heavily incentivised deal, in what can be viewed as a transfer coup for the club.
Lucas Paqueta on the roof of London Stadium saying ‘Come on you Irons’.
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Paqueta is West Ham’s eighth summer signing – after Gianluca Scamacca, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson Palmieri, Maxwel Cornet, Thilo Kehrer, Alphonse Areola and Flynn Downes – and has penned a five-year deal with the option of a sixth.
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“I am extremely happy to be here. I hope it’s the beginning of an enjoyable journey. I hope my time here is successful,” said the South American, who will wear the No11 shirt.
“Last season, West Ham had a very good season and I hope they continue to enjoy more and more good seasons in my time at the Club.
Born in Brazil, but now East London is his home.
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“I am excited to pull on the West Ham shirt and show the fans what I can do, to help my team-mates and the Club.”
David Moyes added: “I’m delighted to welcome Lucas to West Ham. He’s a player I’ve admired from afar for a very long time and of course, we saw him close up in our Europa League campaign last season.
“He’s a very talented footballer and whilst he will need time to adapt to the Premier League, we’re excited about adding another proven international to our squad.”