In an interview, Paqueta revealed that he had considered joining Flamengo in the past, but ultimately decided to stay with West Ham after the club's support.

However, Paqueta has now stated that he always wants to return to Flamengo, where he feels he will feel good both personally and professionally. He has also mentioned that he has had conversations with Flamengo's head coach, Filipe Luis, about a potential return.

At 28 years old, Paqueta is nearing the end of his career, and it's possible that he may return to Flamengo as he approaches retirement. For now, his future plans remain uncertain, but it's clear that he has a strong desire to return to his homeland and play for Flamengo once again.