Lucas Paquetá already has a squad number at AC Milan | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá’s Flamengo career is finally over after the Brasileirão season came to an end over the weekend, and he already has his sights set on the second half of the Italian season.

Back in October, AC Milan confirmed they signed the 21-year-old for €35m and Paquetá already has his squad number picked out.

“I’ll wear the shirt number 39,” the Brazilian starlet said.

“I had luck with it and I hope the same will happen in Milan. I chose the Rossoneri because of Leonardo, he called me and convinced me immediately.

“I know AC Milan have a serious project for my career and that’s a vital step for a young player that arrives in Europe. I am looking forward to beginning.”

Paquetá wore the number 39 during the beginning of his professional days at Flamengo before switching to 29 and 16. The Brazilian has worn the number 11 for the last two seasons.