West Ham break transfer record to sign Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta

The 25-year-old international becomes the eighth new recruit for the Hammers this summer, signing a deal until 2027 with a one-year option after arriving from Lyon

RECORD BREAKER: Lucas Paqueta has joined West Ham from Lyon. Pic: Marcio Rodrigo Ferreira Machado/Alamy/PA

West Ham have broken their transfer record after landing Brazil international Lucas Paqueta from Lyon.

The 25-year-old becomes the eighth new recruit for the Hammers this summer, signing a deal until 2027 with a one-year option.