Flamengo chief Bruno Spindel has announced Lucas Paqueta is joining AC Milan.

The midfielder is due to join Milan in January for €35m.

Spindel said, “We've received at least ten offers but the best one was made by AC Milan.

“The Rossoneri are a big club, Kaka has made history at the club and Leonardo and Maldini are two important reference points. Milan is the right city for Paqueta to improve a become a top player. Many Brazilian footballers have done well there. The agreement was quick to reach, AC Milan called me on the 6th of October when I was in Orlando and the deal was closed on the 9th.

“Playing in Europe is a dream for many footballers and we couldn't offer Paqueta the same conditions of AC Milan. We hope he will help us to win the title before he leaves."