Jan 28 (Reuters) - West Ham United midfielder ‌Lucas Paquetawill return to his boyhood club Flamengo, both clubs confirmed on Wednesday.

Financial details were ‌not disclosed but British media reported that West Ham have accepted an offer in ‌excess of 41 million euros ($49 million) for the 28-year-old Brazil international.

Flamengo, last season's Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A and Campeonato Carioca champions, confirmed the signing on social media.