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Graham Potter delivers update on Lucas Paqueta's West Ham future - after the Brazilian's two-year spot-fixing nightmare finally came to an end

Graham Potter has discussed Lucas Paqueta's future at West Ham after the midfielder was cleared of spot-fixing charges by the FA following a two-year investigation.

Mail Sport broke the story of the FA's probe back in August 2023 when it was suspected Paqueta had been purposefully picking up yellow cards in order to influence betting markets.

The 27-year-old was accused of deliberately getting booked in four Premier League games, against Leicester in 2022, and Leeds United, Aston Villa, and Bournemouth the following year.

Paqueta reportedly could have faced a lifetime ban from football if he was found guilty.