Flamengo CEO Bruno Spindel: “Of course Flamengo wanted to keep Paquetá for a longer time and extend his contract, but it’s a dream for several players to play in Europe and play in Champions League. Milan is a giant club which is interesting.”
Spindel: “We cannot offer [him] the same dreams as European clubs. Paquetá’s desire was to play in Europe. The worst that could’ve happened is losing him halfway through the season but it was agreed that it will not happen and he will only leave in January.”
Spindel: “Which other clubs showed interest in Paquetá? Several. It’s not worth mentioning names, but at least 10 clubs got into the fray. Not all of them at that level, Milan’s offer was the best and will be good for the player himself.”