Wesley opens up on 'unexpected' career change after leaving Flamengo | OneFootball

Roma (ITA) coach Gasperini uses Wesley on the left side of the field

Wesley is one of the leading names of the new generation of the Brazil National Team. Despite standing out at Flamengo as a right back, the player has been impressing world football while playing as a left wing-back at Roma (ITA), at coach Gasperini’s request. In a press conference this Thursday (04), the athlete commented on the change in position in his career.

— At Flamengo I was very offensive, but more on the right. It was about getting to the byline, crossing, assisting. But at Roma I’m playing to finish the move. I’ve been improving that, getting into the box and shooting, doing something different -, he said, before concluding:

— Because Gasperini asks for that, to take defenders on. I was happy, but on the day I signed my contract they asked for six goals. I got them: I only didn’t score the sixth because I didn’t play in the last match. But I’m very happy and I hope next season will be double that -, Wesley concluded in the press conference.

Is Wesley going to the World Cup?

Yes! Wesley’s good run at Roma even earned him a call-up to play in the World Cup with the Brazil National Team. The full-back started in Brazil’s 6-2 win over Panama at the Maracanã, in the ‘Seleção’s farewell to the fans.

What were Wesley’s numbers at Flamengo?

Flamengo agreed to Wesley’s departure in July 2025, after the FIFA Club World Cup. On that occasion, Roma paid 25 million euros fixed (R$ 161.4 million), in addition to 5 million euros (R$ 32.2 million) in bonuses.

Wesley left Flamengo after 139 matches, four goals and six assists. In addition, the full-back won the Copa do Brasil in 2024 and was part of Flamengo’s title-winning campaign in the Libertadores and the Brasileirão in 2025.

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