New updates on Benfica’s interest in Wesley, Cristiano Ronaldo applauds | OneFootball

The dossier concerning Wesley has seen new developments in the last few hours. According to information provided by the newspaper Record, Benfica's SAD has decided to temporarily halt negotiations for the winger, now preferring to evaluate other priorities to strengthen the squad in the January transfer market.

Wesley is no longer a priority for Benfica

Despite this strategic retreat, the club from Luz has not completely ruled out the possibility of pursuing the player in the future. The athlete, who shares the locker room with Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix and is coached by Jorge Jesus, remains on their radar, although there are now alternative names on the table for the Lisbon management.

The change in scenario is also due to the forward's improved performance in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese coach has appreciated the attitude and progress of the number 19, who even scored in Al-Nassr's recent thrashing of Al-Zawra’a, in a match for the AFC Champions League 2.

Sidny Cabral and Lukebakio block the colleague of Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix

Internally, the increase in options for the wings contributed decisively to this decision. The imminent arrival of Sidny Cabral, capable of playing on both flanks, along with the potential recovery of Dodi Lukebakio, has reduced the urgency to seek another playmaker, shifting the focus to other gaps.

This season, playing for Al-Nassr, Wesley - valued at 5 million euros – has played 12 games: five in the AFC Champions League Two, three in the Saudi Premier League, two in the Saudi Super Cup, and two in the King's Cup. In the 742 minutes he was on the field, the winger scored four goals and made one assist.

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