Transfer news: AC Milan signs Lucas Paqueta

Lucas Paqueta has completed his long-awaited move to AC Milan from Flamengo, signing a five-year deal with the Serie A club.

Lucas Paqueta in action for Flamengo.

AC Milan has announced the signing of Lucas Paqueta from Flamengo for a reported fee of €35million.

The Brazil international has agreed to a five-year contract with the Rossoneri and will join up with his new team-mates when they resume training on Monday following Serie A's mid-season break.

Official statement: @LucasPaqueta97#WelcomePaquetahttps://t.co/mrCbE0GPyI

— AC Milan (@acmilan) January 4, 2019

 

Milan sporting director Leonardo confirmed last October that a deal had been agreed in principle with Flamengo, although they needed to wait until the January transfer window opened to finalise the move.

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The 21-year-old scored 10 goals in 32 Brasileirao appearances in 2018 as Flamengo finished second behind Palmeiras.