Published: 23:12, 28 October 2025 | Updated: 23:13, 28 October 2025

Lucas Paqueta has taken to social media to rubbish claims that he is seeking an exit from West Ham United in January.

In an article written by The Times on Tuesday evening, it was reported that Paqueta is eager to leave the struggling Premier League club in January after missing out on a move to Aston Villa during the summer window.

The newspaper claims Paqueta, whose contract runs until 2027, wanted the Aston Villa move after being cleared of multiple spot-fixing charges in July — but the deal was not sanctioned by West Ham with only a few days left until the transfer deadline.

Paqueta's boyhood club Flamengo also reportedly made a loan bid, which was rejected by the Hammers.

Daily Mail Sport understands neither Paqueta nor his camp have told the club he wants to leave. 

The Brazilian, who has been a key first team player for the Hammers since his move to the London Stadium from Lyon in 2022, uploaded a post to social media on Tuesday which appeared...