Wesley assist in Roma rout in Serie A

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·31 August 2026

Wesley assist in Roma rout in Serie A

Former Flamengo full-back played on the left side and set up Donyell Malen for the second goal in the win in the Italian Championship

Wesley continues to show quick chemistry with his new team in Italy. The former Flamengo player provided the assist for Roma’s (ITA) second goal. The team thrashed Lecce (ITA) 4-0 in the second round of the Italian league.

How Wesley performed in Roma’s win

Donyell Malen received Wesley’s pass and scored the second goal of the match. As a result, the Brazilian full-back already has a direct contribution right at the start of the competition. Roma controlled the game from start to finish against Lecce.

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With the result, the Italian side reached six points in the Italian league table. Roma is now level on points with Inter, Milan, Juventus, and Lazio. Therefore, the start of the season strengthens the club’s ambitions in the race for the national title.

From right-back at Flamengo to left wing-back at Roma

Roma paid a fixed 25 million euros to sign Wesley. In Brazilian reais, the amount was between R$ 160 million and R$ 163 million at the exchange rate at the time. The deal also includes another 5 million euros in performance-based bonuses.

At Flamengo, Wesley played as a right-back and posted solid attacking numbers. He scored four goals and provided five assists in the red-and-black shirt. However, the move abroad also brought a change in his role on the pitch.

At Roma, the Brazilian began playing on the left side of the defensive system. As a result, the player had to adapt to a new position in a short period of time. Even so, the assist for Malen’s goal shows a strong early adaptation.

Wesley’s good form in European football has caught the attention of Flamengo fans. As a result, his performances reinforce the view that the player had the potential to succeed abroad. The Italian club invested heavily and is already seeing results in the early stages.

With a string of strong performances, Wesley is establishing himself as a versatile option in the team. In this way, Roma gains a player capable of operating on both sides of the defense. Flamengo fans continue to follow the former full-back’s journey closely.

What is the author’s opinion of Wesley at Roma?

“The Ninho do Urubu academy product has become an excellent left wing-back. But before long, the Brazilian national team will need a right-back, and everything indicates that Carlo Ancelotti’s preferred choice is Wesley. In a short time, we’ll see the academy product at another European giant,” opined João Vítor Reis of Coluna do Fla.

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