West Ham’s Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta has been cleared by his country’s football federation (CBF) to play in the Copa America next month after the serious spot-fixing charges laid against the player from the English Football Association this month that could yet result in a lengthy ban.
Gerard Pique, the former Spain and Barcelona defender, has been placed under official investigation over illegal payments in the relocation of the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.
Bukari, who won't be available to play until July 20, fills the spot left open after the club waived and bought out Emiliano Rigoni.
Former Barcelona and Manchester United defender Gerard Pique is placed under official investigation in a corruption case in Spain.