Here’s exactly what West Ham staff were quietly thinking behind the scenes about Lucas Paqueta
Lucas Paqueta has endured a torrid time at West Ham United over the past 18 months or so.
The West Ham fans couldn’t believe our luck when Lucas Paqueta rocked up at the London Stadium nearly three years ago now.
The Hammers had an enigmatic talent on our hands, that much was clear to see. However, it all went downhill from August 2023 onwards, when he was accused of potentially breaching betting rules.
It has since been claimed that the West Ham owners fear Lucas Paqueta could receive a lifetime ban if he’s proven guilty of the charges he faces.
What a mess the whole situation is for the club and player right now.
Paqueta is currently in the midst of his FA trial, and there have been no real indications as to the potential outcome of that.
What is clear is that the burden of proof is lower in civil cases than it would be in criminal ones.
Lucas Paqueta broke his silence regarding the betting breach trial in October 2024 and released a lengthy statement pleading his innocence.
It remains to be seen whether or not he is able to clear his name. However, it seems like the West Ham staff had the impression that Paqueta wouldn’t be around long after he joined us.
What West Ham staff thought of Lucas Paqueta when he joined
The Brazilian has thrilled and frustrated the Hammers fans in equal measure since he joined us from Lyon.
What did those behind the scenes think of the Brazilian after he swapped France for England though?
