Flamengo`s promising right-back Wesley has suggested he may be open to a transfer, amid strong interest from AS Roma. The 21-year-old defender addressed speculation about his future following Flamengo`s recent 2-0 victory against São Paulo.
“My future depends on the club`s management and my agents,” Wesley stated after the match, where he played the full 90 minutes and provided an assist. “I`m fully committed to Flamengo at the moment. If I needed to play 15 more games here, I would. But if this turns out to be my last match, I`d be content as well.”
Reports from Italian media indicate that negotiations between Roma and Flamengo are ongoing. The Brazilian club is reportedly holding firm on their valuation of Wesley, demanding €25 million plus performance-related bonuses for the young talent.
AS Roma`s new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has begun pre-season training at Trigoria and is keen to secure new signings quickly to allow time for integration before the Serie A season kicks off. Wesley`s diplomatic response to transfer rumors suggests he may be open to the possibility of joining the Italian side.
As Roma pursues Wesley`s signature, football fans eagerly await further developments in this potential high-profile transfer between South American and European clubs.