Flamengo's Lucas Paqueta to join AC Milan


Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Fluminense - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - October 13, 2018 Flamengo's Lucas Paqueta in action with Fluminense's Richard REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Flamengo's highly-rated midfielder Lucas Paqueta will join AC Milan at the end of the year, the Brazilian club said on Wednesday.

The Rio de Janeiro club did not reveal details of the fee they will receive for the 21-year old, but said it was close to his buy-out clause and "a very good deal for Flamengo in terms of values."

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