He seemed to be one of Pep Guardiola’s priority targets. A priori Lucas Paqueta will not join Manchester City. Not immediately in any case… The Brazilian midfielder is the subject of an investigation by the English football federation according to the Daily Mail. Everything seemed to be settled. The Brazilian was expected to join Manchester. A sum of 70 to 80 million euros was mentioned. However, in recent hours, the transfer took the lead from the wing. Some spoke of “personal problems” for Lucas Paqueta.
The Brazil international is in fact under investigation by the English FA for illegal betting. Foot Mercato specifies that it is in fact relatives of the former Lyonnais who would have bet on West Ham matches. Sky Sports confirm and add that Lucas Paqueta is “surprised and shocked”, stating that he is still available to play with the Hammers until further notice and that the transfer to City could take place if this matter is resolved quickly. Recall that Brentford England striker Ivan Toney was suspended for eight months for numerous illegal betting offenses at the end of last season. For Paqueta, these would be bets made in Brazil and not by him.