Corinthians graduate Wesley wins first trophy in Europe | OneFootball

Forward Wesley, who came through Corinthians’ youth academy, celebrated his first title as a professional player last Saturday (19). The trophy came with Real Sociedad, who beat Atlético de Madrid on penalties to lift the Copa del Rey title in Spain.

Despite being part of the championship-winning squad, the 21-year-old did not take the field in the final and remained on the bench throughout the match.

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A product of Terrão, Wesley began his journey at Corinthians in the early youth ranks and went through the entire development process until reaching the first team, where he established himself in 2023. For the senior side, he made 85 appearances and scored seven goals. Before that, he stood out in the youth teams, including winning the Under-17 Campeonato Paulista, when he found the net in the final against Palmeiras.

The move to international football took place in August 2024, when he was transferred to Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia. The deal was worth around $20 million, in addition to extra amounts tied to contractual targets.

Then in 2026, Wesley was loaned to Real Sociedad until the end of the European season. If the Spanish club chooses to sign him permanently, the stipulated fee is around €12 million. Corinthians is not directly involved in this negotiation, but it may receive a percentage through FIFA’s solidarity mechanism due to the period in which the player was developed at the club.

Even with the title won, the forward is still seeking more space in the Spanish team. Since his arrival, he has played in three matches, totaling just over an hour on the pitch. Amid his journey abroad, Wesley has already shown affection for Corinthians and does not hide his desire to one day return to the club that developed him.

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