West Ham Confirms Paqueta Commitment, Antonio Excluded From Plans

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing allegations and remains committed to the club despite transfer rumors linking him to Flamengo and Manchester City. Manager Graham Potter expressed optimism about Paqueta's future at West Ham, emphasizing his importance to the team and praising his resilience through a challenging legal battle that significantly affected his career, including missing out on a potential £85m move to Manchester City. Paqueta's lawyer highlighted the personal and professional toll the case took on the player. Meanwhile, Michail Antonio, West Ham's record Premier League goalscorer, will not be part of the squad for the upcoming season following his recovery from a serious car accident. Potter confirmed that no new contract will be offered to Antonio, despite his long service and status at the club, as West Ham have signed veteran striker Callum Wilson to bolster their attack. The club remains supportive of Antonio's personal recovery journey but has made clear he is surplus to first-team plans.