Bragantino sign Wallace Yan, formerly of Flamengo | OneFootball

Wallace Yan has been officially announced as a Bragantino signing

It’s now official! Wallace Yan belongs to Bragantino. The team from the interior of São Paulo announced the signing on the night of this Wednesday (02) through social media. The former Flamengo striker signed a contract valid until December 2031.

To sign Wallace Yan, Bragantino paid approximately 6 million euros (R$ 35.5 million) for 70% of his economic rights. In addition, the São Paulo club sent Juliano Viana to Flamengo, a forward who will strengthen Mengão’s under-20 team. The youngster is valued at 1.5 million euros (R$ 8.8 million).

Currently 21 years old, Wallace Yan had been in Bragança Paulista since the beginning of the week to undergo medical exams. After passing them, the Flamengo academy product signed the contract and was announced, bringing an end to the ‘saga’ that began in the first months of 2026.

IN SHORT, WHAT WAS THE SAGA?

In January, Wallace Yan had even said goodbye to Flamengo because of an agreement with Bragantino. However, the payment structure proposed by the São Paulo club was blocked by Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap, even after getting the ‘ok’ from the football department.

So Wallace Yan was included in Flamengo’s squad again, but he barely played, being the third option behind Pedro and Bruno Henrique. Without the 21-year-old, Mengão has already agreed to sign Joaquín Freitas, formerly of River Plate (ARG), 19.

SO, HOW DID WALLACE YAN DO AT FLAMENGO?

The highlight of Wallace Yan’s career so far was his goal against Chelsea (ENG) in last year’s Club World Cup, when Mengão won 3-1. In addition, in 2026, the striker also found the net against another European side, Benfica (POR), in a friendly in Portugal.

Wallace Yan became world champion in 2024 with Filipe Luís in Flamengo’s youth setup. The coach was also responsible for changing the former red-and-black player’s position. Previously, the player operated as a winger. However, the coach turned him into a ‘9’.

For the senior team, Wallace Yan scored seven goals and provided five assists in 49 matches. The striker was part of the squad that won last year’s Brazilian Championship and Libertadores, and he also lifted three Carioca titles. In addition to the U-20 World Cup, the player won a Libertadores and a Brazilian Championship at youth level.

THE AUTHOR’S FINAL TAKE

— Wallace Yan felt he wouldn’t have space at Flamengo. In a recent livestream, he admitted it was very difficult to compete for a spot with Pedro. It’s better for him to take a new path. Who knows, maybe down the road he’ll bring in some money for Rubro-Negro? — opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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