Wesley likens Flamengo fans to a European giant: "They're mad" | OneFootball

Ex-Flamengo, Wesley reported to Roma (ITA) on Sunday (27)

Wesley landed in Italy and has already reported to Roma (ITA). In his first interviews with the Italian team, the right back lavished praise on the fans of his new team, comparing them to those of Flamengo, highlighting that they are "crazy".

— I was very happy with the supporters who received me at the airport. I received a lot of love from them. To have a hundred people waiting for me at 6:10 in the morning on a Sunday... I was very happy. They are crazy passionate. They remind me a lot of the Flamengo fans. A very big passion. A message I can give to them is that I will always give my best. When it's not possible with quality, it will be with grit and desire -, he said.

WAS WESLEY GREETED WITH A PARTY?

Last Sunday (27), Wesley landed in Italy and saw the big party from the Roma supporters. About 100 people were present at the airport to witness the player's arrival, who left Flamengo after three seasons as a professional.

HOW MUCH WILL FLAMENGO RECEIVE FOR WESLEY'S SALE?

Roma will pay 25 million euros (R$ 162 million) for the signing of Wesley. In addition, if the right back meets the targets set in the contract, Flamengo could receive another 5 million euros (R$ 32 million).

HOW MANY TITLES DID WESLEY WIN WITH FLAMENGO?

In such a short time, Wesley won six titles with the Flamengo jersey. The first ones, therefore, occurred in the 2022 season. The right back, therefore, is among the players who won the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil that year, under the command of coach Dorival Júnior.

However, in the 2024 season, Wesley won the Carioca Championship and the Copa do Brasil. Finally, in 2025, the right back lifted the trophies of the Supercopa do Brasil and the Carioca Championship under the command of coach Filipe Luís.

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