Lucas Paqueta has been charged by the FA last season. That also saw the playmaker's dream Manchester City move getting sanctioned by the Premier League which denied West Ham from a £85 million deal and a significant profit on their record £51 million signing.
Recently, a lot of reports have surfaced regarding the future of Paqueta. Some sources link him with a move to Flamengo, some to Saudi and recently, an article from The Times gave a hint on the decision's potential date.
But recent revelations from a West Ham insider point out that these claims may contain some myths. So, here we try to reveal every myth regarding the Brazilian's situation...
3 myths revealed about Lucas Paqueta's situation
1. Saudi Arabian move
As reported by West Ham insider, WestHamFootball, Saudi Arabia is not a solution for West Ham to sell Paqueta. This is a myth that Saudi Pro League doesn't come under the jurisdiction of the decision panel.
It is urban myth that Saudi football clubs are not affiliated to FIFA and not subject to their sanctions.
— West Ham Football (@westhamfootball) July 18, 2024
Saudi Arabian clubs playing the Saudi Pro League are regulated by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation who have been affiliated to FIFA since 1974.
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The truth is, since 1974, Saudi Arabian FA has been affiliated by FIFA and if FIFA sanctions a player, that are followed by the Saudi Pro League as well. Thus, any Saudi club will raise eyebrows if they are offered Paqueta.