Paqueta: I could have signed for Manchester City and could have signed the contract the week I received the letter from the FA

Not long ago, West Ham United midfielder Paqueta talked about a number of topics in an interview with the Global Times, including the failure to join Manchester City.

About the match-fixing investigation

"There is no doubt that it was a very difficult time, not only for me but for my family as well. My wife and I went through two long and painful years, but in the end it had a happy ending."

"The experience also made our marriage stronger and cemented our history as a family: me, her and the children. I'm glad it ended in this way. Way to end; I worked on this for a long time and it was really hard not to be able to speak out and tell my story when I heard all the claims. "It was difficult for me and I had the psychological support to deal with it. Now, I just want to enjoy this moment and be able to play with ease again, without so much weight, without so much fear and be happy on the field."

On the failure of joining Manchester City

"Everyone knew that I actually had a transfer to Manchester City and I would have signed the week I got the letter from the FA. From a professional perspective, I lost that transfer and a major jump in my career."

"Psychologically, I think what affected me the most was this fear of indecision, uncertainty about my future, even though I knew who I was, what I did, what I had done. But because of the situation with the investigation and the way everything was handled by the FA, it scared us."

But there was an opportunity for Paqueta to return to his parent club Flamengo.

"The first time there was contact was when (Marcos) Braz was at Flamengo. I know my wishes and they know my love for the club, so it was always going to happen when I was charged and the whole trial process was about to happen. At the beginning, Braz came to my house, made an offer, and asked me what I thought. "

"Obviously, I always wanted to return to Flamengo, but at the time I was still hesitant about my decision and didn't know what to do, so I also talked to the directors of West Ham United, and finally told Braz: 'I want to go back, I know I will feel good at Flamengo, but I can't help but be grateful to this club that has always supported me.' They have always supported me and helped me through many difficult moments, so I can't force myself to leave a place that has always been welcoming and respectful to me. "They respect me, my wife, my family. So I said: 'I want you to resolve this issue. 'My second contact with Flamengo happened this summer."

"Maybe I shouldn't say this. But I talked to Felipe Luis, who is also a friend of mine in addition to his work at Flamengo. I really expressed my desire to return to Flamengo and also told my agent. "

"It was a difficult decision because I am only 28 years old and I still have a lot of market value elsewhere, but it is really a strong desire that I have worked hard for. , but unfortunately, I decided again to respect my club and not force West Ham to do anything, because it is a club that has always supported me and I have deep feelings for it. "So, I was willing to let it happen, but in the end it didn't happen. I understand that it was not the right time, but I know that at some point, I will return to Flamengo."source:kết quả bóng đá 7m