Shock! West Ham star was heading to Manchester City, instead he is being investigated for betting

Lucas Paquetá was about to take a big step forward in his football career, having already had practically one foot in Manchester City. Instead, however, he is under investigation by the English Football Association for betting. In addition, he has been banned from the Brazil national team.

Paquetá has had a very successful season, having played 43 games in which he scored 5 goals and assisted on another 7. Moreover, he conquered the Conference League with West Ham when he assisted the winning goal in the final against Fiorentina.

These great performances almost helped him to move to Manchester City, who lost the injured Kevin De Bruyne for some time. It already seemed that a bright path was opening up for the Brazilian midfielder, only…

Goal reported that Paquetá had placed a bet on his yellow card with bookmakers in Brazil. However, the player maintains his innocence and will await the results of the FA’s investigation.

However, the national team coach Fernando Diniz reacted to this fact by stating in a press conference that he stands behind the player, but he has to take him out of the team until the whole situation is resolved.

In addition, West Ham were set to pocket £70 million, which would in turn allow the club to invest in more players. However, on the other hand, an excellent midfielder who is a great asset to the team will remain in the squad.

According to the available information, Paquetá should continue with the Hammers and is expected to appear on the pitch against Chelsea on Sunday.

At the start, West Ham only drew with Bournemouth 1-1, with the Brazilian midfielder playing almost the whole game and receiving a yellow card for handball.

Source: Goal, FA