There will be a huge sense of anticipation when Lucas Paqueta puts away his first goal for West Ham.
The Brazilian has become as renowned for his smooth dance move celebrations as his unhurried midfield play and creative spirit.
When he netted for his old club Lyon against Paris Saint-Germain last season, Paqueta strutted down the byline as his team-mates guffawed in delight.
Lucas Paqueta (right) celebrates a Lyon goal with one of his trademark dance routines
The midfielder (centre) celebrates a goal for Brazil with Neymar (right) and Vinicius Junior
Social media videos have shown him ‘flossing’ in the dressing room and improvising modern takes of the Macarena and Night Fever. West Ham’s Tiktok channel certainly won’t be short of content.
‘I love to dance, I’ve always loved it. My celebration is my trademark, I’ve always done that – it’s a funk step. I love funk,’ Paqueta once told L’Equipe in an interview.
But while we can expect some terrific post-goal entertainment, West Ham’s new club record signing has been brought in to bring a Samba rhythm to their attacking play.
Paqueta – who could ultimately cost the Hammers £51million – offers David Moyes versatility, elegance with the ball at his feet and a decent eye for goal.
Paqueta performs for the camera as West Ham unveil their new £51million signing this week
Paqueta will take the No 11 shirt in West Ham’s squad after completing his move from Lyon
West Ham achieved a top seven finish last season and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League – but David Moyes will hope Paqueta, a shoo-in for Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar, can take them to new heights.
But the Scottish manager may also need to be a calming influence on his new charge as he adjusts to the more demanding environment of the Premier League.
Paqueta has been guilty of showboating in the past – in a game against Troyes last season he received a yellow card for attempting to humiliate an opponent by rainbow flicking the ball over his head.
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