Manchester City have agreed on a record transfer to secure the services of Lucas Paquetá. The English club has reached an agreement with West Ham for the transfer of the Brazilian midfielder, who would thus become the most expensive recruit in the history of the Skyblues.
According to information from Foot Mercato, Manchester City have reached personal terms with Paquetá and are ready to pay 85 million euros, the same amount he offered last summer. However, negotiations are still continuing with West Ham to define the terms of the transfer.
🚨 Manchester City have agreed terms with West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta before a summer move.
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Aged 26, Paquetá is having an excellent season in the Premier League with already 8 goals and 7 assists in all competitions. His versatility in the midfield and his vision of the game make him an ideal candidate to succeed Kevin De Bruyne, whose departure from Manchester remains discussed.
Pep Guardiola sees Paquetá as a talented, hard-working and decisive midfielder, capable of integrating perfectly into his attacking and technical style of play.
This record transfer would make Lucas Paquetá the new base man for champion Manchester City and the natural heir to the Belgian maestro.
It remains to finalize this agreement estimated at 85 million euros, which would make the Brazilian the most expensive player in the history of the Skyblues.
