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title: "West Ham: Media react to ‘huge’ Paqueta deal"
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published: "2022-08-31T12:12:57Z"
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# West Ham: Media react to ‘huge’ Paqueta deal

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) have been praised for their ‘huge’ and ‘exciting’ signing of Brazil international midfielder Lucas Paqueta from Lyon this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Irons strike head-turning Paqueta deal…

The Hammers struck, arguably, one of the deals of this summer window after a plethora of reports linked the 25-year-old with a move to east London.

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Paqueta, who shone in Ligue 1 last season, has now completed a move to West Ham and the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) in a real display of ambition from manager David Moyes and the board.

The club record [€60m (£51.3m) star](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/29/west-ham-break-club-transfer-record-to-sign-lyon-midfielder-paqueta#:~:text=West%20Ham%20have%20announced%20the,contract%20by%20an%20additional%20year.) has become their eighth major incoming of this summer window, signing a contract until 2027, with reporters now heaping praise on West Ham for what is a fantastic capture.

### The Latest: Journalists thrilled by ‘exciting’ Paqueta deal…

Taking to social media, journalists Sam Dean (The Telegraph) and Michael Bridge (Sky Sports) have explained exactly why Paqueta’s arrival signals a ‘huge’ piece of business.

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Dean (via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SamJDean/status/1564316229099208706)): *“Aside from Haaland, I think Lucas Paqueta to West Ham might be the most interesting and exciting transfer of the summer so far. Brazil regular, more than £50m. A move that reflects West Ham’s ambition and the change in their status over the past couple of seasons.”*

Bridge (via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MichaelBridge_/status/1564321563989639168)): *“Lucas Paqueta is a huge signing for #WHUFC* \
*David Moyes told me a few weeks ago the squad still needed ‘a little shake-up’ but they’ve spent big money this summer. He’s often very open when he’s disappointed to miss out on targets so he’ll be delighted this has gone through.”*

### The Verdict: Massive…

The attacker stood out as a star player at Lyon last season, finishing 21/22 as their second-highest rated player by average match rating ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/228/Archive/France-Lyon)).

Only Tete averaged a better number of [completed take-ons per 90](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/228/Archive/France-Lyon) with just two of his teammates[attempting more shots at goal](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/228/Archive/France-Lyon), leaving little wonder Moyes was keen to get him over the line, injecting some serious attacking impetus into the midfield ranks.

Landing such a big name with just days of the window remaining can surely be considered a masterclass by West Ham.