West Ham have announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta on a five year contract in a club record deal from Lyon.
The 25-year-old playmaker is expected to be part of the Brazil squad at this year’s World Cup.
“Last season, West Ham had a very good season and I hope they continue to enjoy more and more good seasons in my time at the club” he added.
“I am excited to pull on the West Ham shirt and show the fans what I can do, to help my team-mates and the club.”
Hammers boss David Moyes while commenting on the signing said: “Whilst he will need time to adapt, we’re excited about adding another proven international to our squad.”
Paqueta scored nine goals and contributed six assists in 35 Ligue 1 appearances last season.
He has scored seven times in 33 games for Brazil and played for Lyon against West Ham in last season’s Europa League quarter-final, which the Hammers won 4-1 on aggregate.
Paqueta has scored 21 times and contributed 14 assists in his 80 appearances for Lyon.