Court orders Flamengo to pay millions over Wesley sale | OneFootball

Which team is suing Flamengo in court?

Flamengo may face an unexpected million-dollar debt at the start of the 2026 season. This is because the Rubro-Negro has been ordered to deposit 10% of the sale value of Wesley, which is around R$ 16.8 million, in court.

Tubarão, a Serie B team in the Brasileirão, has filed a lawsuit in the Rio Grande do Sul court against Flamengo. In the claim, the club is seeking the amount, as the team from Santa Catarina is engaged in a legal battle against the SAF that currently manages the institution.

WHEN DID THE SALE OF WESLEY FROM FLAMENGO HAPPEN?

Wesley left Flamengo during the mid-year transfer window last year. In short, the Rubro-Negro sold the defender to Roma (ITA) for 25 million euros (about R$ 161 million at the time's exchange rate). Additionally, the Mengão can still receive an additional 5 million euros (R$ 32 million) for stipulated goals.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE 2026 SEASON?

While the club's legal team analyzes Wesley's situation, the main squad of Flamengo is preparing to debut in the 2026 season. In a meeting held this Tuesday (20), it was decided that the Mengão will face Vasco with the starting players. The change of plan occurred because the under-20 team did not achieve good results at the start of the Carioca.

The classic match between Flamengo and Vasco takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (21) at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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