Paquetá, who inked a five-year deal at the London Stadium, has been through more than most en route to West Ham. He starred in Flamengo’s Gavea academy until his mid-teens, dazzling his coaches with a rare combination of showmanship and wisdom.
Arguably the pick of the matches on the opening weekend of the 2022-23 Premier League campaign will take place at London Stadium on Sunday afternoon, as West Ham United welcome the champions Manchester City.
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