Real Madrid star cheering for West Ham transfer – “His happiness is my happiness”

West Ham United may still control Lucas Paquetá’s future, but the emotional pull towards Brazil keeps getting louder – now with very public backing from one of his closest friends.

After starring in Real Madrid’s 6-1 win over Monaco at the Santiago Bernabéu, Vinícius Júnior spoke openly about a possible return of Lucas Paquetá to Flamengo.

Speaking to TNT Sports, Vinícius Jr explained how closely he follows the situation.
“I ask my agents about it every day,” he said. “They are the same agents we share. I also message him all the time.”

He made his feelings very clear about the West Ham player. “I want him to be happy. His happiness is my happiness, and Flamengo’s happiness is ours.”

The Real Madrid forward also highlighted their shared background. Both came through Flamengo’s academy and played together in the first team during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, before moving to Europe. That history still shapes how Vinícius Jr views Paquetá’s next step.

“We grew up together at Flamengo,” he added. “We played alongside each other, and I know how much that club means to him.”

Vinícius Jr is backing West Ham transfer

Vinícius Jr went even further, linking a potential return to wider ambitions. “It would be the full package!” he joked. But his attention quickly went back to the West Ham midfielder’s situation: “God willing, in the next few days he can close this contract, have a great year, help Flamengo, and help us with the Brazilian national team as well.”

For West Ham, the situation remains unchanged on a practical level. Paquetá is under contract and the club retain full control over any move.

Still, comments like these underline how much emotion sits behind the numbers. As Brazilian voices grow louder, the off-pitch pressure around Paquetá’s future shows no sign of easing.