Former Flamengo target Wendel keen on Brazil return | OneFootball

Wendel has a contract with Zenit (RUS) until June 2029

The European season is approaching the January transfer window, which is culturally a period of intense negotiations in Brazilian football as well. Thus, Wendel, from Zenit (RUS), who has already been targeted by Flamengo, wants to return to his home country in 2026.

According to information from journalist André Hernan, Wendel's idea is to return to Brazil, aiming for a spot on the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup. Therefore, the midfielder is trying to come back to the country as early as the first months of 2026.

Currently, Wendel has a valid contract with Zenit until June 2029. In other words, to return to Brazil, the midfielder will have to be sold by the Russian club, which is not expected to make the player's release easy at this time.

HAS WENDEL ALREADY BEEN TARGETED BY FLAMENGO?

Flamengo tried to sign Wendel for two consecutive seasons, during the tenure of former president Rodolfo Landim. Marcos Braz, then director of football, led the talks with Zenit. However, no agreement was reached.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING AT THE MOMENT?

While Wendel tries to return to Brazil, Flamengo remains focused on the final stretch of the season. Mengo is the runner-up in the Campeonato Brasileiro, with the same number of points as Palmeiras. In addition, they are in the final of the Copa Libertadores against the same team from São Paulo.

Thus, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (15th), against Sport, at Arena de Pernambuco, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 12th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Coluna do Fla brings you all the information.

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