Wesley Set for Roma Move as Flamengo Nears Green Light

AS Roma is close to signing Flamengo’s 21-year-old right-back Wesley. The deal is almost done, but Flamengo needs to find a replacement first.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Roma and Flamengo agreed on a €25 million transfer fee for Wesley. According to a recent report, he will sign a five-year contract with Roma, earning €2.5 million per year plus bonuses with additional extras included. Wesley asked to sit out Flamengo’s matches because he wants to leave. All parties are waiting for Flamengo to find a replacement before finalizing the transfer. A meeting tonight might complete the deal. Wesley is ready to travel to Italy and sign his contract. This transfer could be one of the most expensive in Brazilian league history.

WHY THIS TRANSFER MATTERS

Wesley was key for Flamengo last season, making 26 appearances with one goal and three assists. His value is now around €20 million since he is regarded as a young promising defender. Roma’s new coach Gian Piero Gasperini wants to strengthen the team’s defense. Roma finished 5th in Serie A last season, missing out on Champions League qualification which emphasizes the need for new talent. Strengthening the squad with talents like Wesley is vital to their ambitions. Flamengo will lose a key player, but the transfer fee will help their finances.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROMA AND FLAMENGO?

Once Flamengo finds a replacement, Wesley will join Roma for preseason preparations. Roma’s next match is in the Coppa Italia first round against Spezia. Securing Wesley before the Serie A starts is a priority for Roma. Flamengo needs to fill Wesley’s right-back position. Their next fixture is against Botafogo, with Flamengo fourth in the Brazilian Serie A. Resolving this transfer will shape both teams’ early season prospects.