Lucas Paqueta signs for West Ham from Lyon for £51m

West Ham have completed the signing of Brazil international midfielder Lucas Paqueta from Lyon for a club-record fee of around £51m.

The 24-year-old becomes David Moyes’ eighth summer signing at the London Stadium, and trumps their previous record signing Sebastian Haller, who left the club only 18 months after arriving for £45m.

He signs on a five-year deal, with the option of a further year, and will wear the number 11 shirt.

Paqueta has 33 caps and seven goals for Brazil and has already played more than 100 games in Serie A and Ligue 1 since moving to AC Milan from Flamengo in 2018.

He reached double figures in both of his seasons at Lyon, and was chosen as the best overseas player in Ligue 1 for 2021/22, despite the club finishing eighth.

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Paqueta was on the losing side against the Hammers last season, featuring in both legs of their quarter-final defeat in the Europa League.

“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 Paqueta. “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.

“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.”