West Ham Lucas Paqueta Confirms Commitment Amid Aston Villa Transfer Interest

Lucas Paqueta has firmly signaled his commitment to West Ham despite late transfer interest from Aston Villa, demonstrated by his goal celebration against Nottingham Forest where he mimicked hanging up a phone call before kissing the West Ham badge. Paqueta, a key player who has scored three goals in four matches this season, rejected a loan move with an obligation to buy reportedly worth around £50 million from Aston Villa. West Ham head coach Graham Potter confirmed Paqueta's future at the club, praising his dedication and performance amid speculation. Paqueta also publicly bid farewell to former teammate Emerson Palmieri, who joined Marseille, expressing support for his next career chapter. The midfielder's commitment is a boost for West Ham as they seek to strengthen their squad further before the transfer deadline, having secured their first Premier League win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Fans and club officials alike appear confident that Paqueta will remain a central figure for West Ham in the 2025-26 season.