West Ham CONFIRM Lucas Paqueta transfer from Lyon as Hammers splash club-record £51m on Brazil in-demand midfielder
WEST HAM have completed the club-record £51million signing of Brazil international Lucas Paqueta.
The midfielder, who joins from French club Lyon, is David Moyes' eighth signing of a huge summer at the London Stadium.
He has signed a five-year deal with the option of another year.
Paqueta, 25, faced the Hammers as they knocked Lyon out of the Europa League last season and has long been a target for Prem clubs - with Arsenal having been keen in recent years.
West Ham will pay £36.4m up front with add-ons taking the deal to £51m over the coming years.
Former AC Milan man Paqueta will wear the No11 jersey for West Ham.
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Paqueta told West Ham's website: “I am extremely happy to be here.
"I hope it’s the beginning of an enjoyable journey.
"I hope my time here is successful.
“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.
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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.”
Moyes added: “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.”
The Hammers claimed their first points and goal of the season with their 1-0 victory at Aston Villa on Sunday.