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- Flamengo full-back set for Roma switch
- Filipe Luis hails player’s remarkable journey
- €25m fee plus bonuses already agreed
Roma are on the verge of signing Flamengo full-back Wesley, with the Brazilian side reportedly accepting an offer worth €25m plus €5m in bonuses. Wesley has already agreed personal terms with the Giallorossi and is now awaiting Flamengo’s green light to fly to Italy for a medical. The الدوري الإيطالي side have moved fast, sealing a five-year contract worth €2m per season as they look to bolster their full-back options.
The deal signals a major turnaround in Wesley’s career, who was once booed by Flamengo fans. The 21-year-old is now seen as a promising prospect and his rapid development has earned praise from club legend and manager Filipe Luis, who highlighted the full-back’s mental resilience and work ethic. Roma had tracked Wesley closely for months, identifying him as the ideal fit for their full-back void under Gian Piero Gasperini’s vision.
Speaking about the 21-year-old’s journey and imminent departure, Filipe Luis said: “I spoke to Boto just now, I don’t know how he is. But it’s incredible that a youth player went through everything he went through here and managed to turn his career around like he did. From being booed to being worth €30 million and able to choose where to play. It’s all down to him. He worked hard and deserves it. But if it happens, I’ll thank him for everything he did for the club and wish him happiness.”
With Wesley expected in Italy soon, Roma will complete medicals and announce the signing. The Brazilian’s arrival could unlock tactical flexibility for Gasperini, offering width and pace down the right flank. Once the Emerson deal is sealed, Flamengo will allow Wesley to depart, marking a new chapter for both clubs.
