From third choice at Flamengo to a new home: Wallace Yan at Bragantino

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·3 September 2026

From third choice at Flamengo to a new home: Wallace Yan at Bragantino

How much did Flamengo receive from the sale of Wallace Yan?

Red Bull Bragantino announced on Wednesday (02) the signing of Wallace Yan. The academy prospect left Flamengo after losing space in Leonardo Jardim’s squad. So, this Thursday (03), the forward recalled the failed negotiation with the São Paulo club earlier this year.

— At the beginning of the year there were already some negotiations, but unfortunately they weren’t completed. But I was also very confident, I know Red Bull trusts my work and what I can help with and deliver here to add to the group -, he said, before adding:

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— I studied the team a lot, yeah, as I told my agent, I know every piece they have, where they need a player. Of course I have to come here to work and help the team. Also not just think about myself, think about the group, because I’m one more player to contribute and help -, concluded the former Flamengo player.

How was the deal between Flamengo and Bragantino?

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).

Did Bragantino try to sign Wallace Yan in January?

Yes! Bragantino came close to signing Wallace Yan in January this year. In fact, the player even said goodbye to Flamengo after a Carioca match. However, the payment structure proposed by the São Paulo club was blocked by Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Bap, even after the football department had given the ‘ok’.

So, Wallace Yan was called up by Flamengo again, but he barely played, becoming the third option behind Pedro and Bruno Henrique. Now, in this transfer window, Bragantino managed to complete the signing of the young Rubro-Negro player.

Who did Flamengo sign to replace Wallace Yan?

Amid Wallace Yan’s sale, Flamengo completed the signing of Joaquín Freitas, a River Plate (ARG) gem. On that occasion, Rubro-Negro paid 7 million euros, around R$ 42 million, to the Argentine club.

See more quotes from Wallace Yan:

What did he think of Bragantino’s facilities?

The facilities are top-notch, and from the moment you walk in they make a very good impression. Everything is organized, everything is beautiful. It’s a setup that combines the professional side with the academy. I was also impressed with the academy, with the gym, which is very spacious, and the pitches as well, the grass. I’m eager to train and wear this shirt“.

How does Wallace Yan arrive at Bragantino?

Of course, what happened at Flamengo stays with me, the titles, being able to score goals and help Flamengo. But a new guy arrives here, a man who has to work and start from scratch. Because what I did and what happened is already in the past, now I’m at Bragantino, I’m in a new home. I hope to identify a lot with this club and I hope to do very well too“.

What are Wallace Yan’s expectations?

My expectations wearing the Red Bull Bragantino shirt are 100% confidence that I will, of course, help the group a lot. I hope to make my debut with a goal, to give me more relief, because the anxiety to debut is huge, because there has been incredible trust and affection from the management here as well. They treated me in a top, careful way, so I’m eager to make my debut and, God willing, bring a lot of joy to the fans“.

How is Wallace Yan physically?

I’m ready. I prepared a lot at Flamengo, I was also training, dedicating myself. Physically I’m also 100%, thank God. So, I’m already excited and I hope that next week I can already make my debut in this shirt. I learned from the players who are at Flamengo. Everyone knows it’s one of the best teams in Brazil right now. So, I’m here to help, I’m also here to learn, understand the rhythm here, and know the right moment to handle things here as well“.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.