Flamengo director jokes about targeting Vinicius Junior after Paqueta return

Flamengo sporting director Jose Boto joked during Lucas Paqueta's official unveiling that Vinicius Junior could be next on the club's wishlist, quipping to president Luiz Eduardo Baptista about the end of the player's contract and suggesting the club "wouldn't need to pay Real Madrid anything."

Boto said the Paqueta transfer depended on the player pushing his representatives to make the move and described the signing as an impact acquisition that fills several positions, noting Paqueta's versatility as a key sporting rationale.

He also highlighted a financial turnaround at the club under president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, recalling concerns about cash when he arrived and saying the capture of Paqueta signals a strategic shift in the market and likely closes Flamengo's major business for the window.

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