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Henrry, son of Zenit (RUS) midfielder Wendel, had a Flamengo-themed party

Linked with Flamengo for several transfer windows, Wendel got the club’s fans buzzing last weekend. That’s because the Zenit (RUS) player threw his son Henrry a birthday party with Mengão-themed decorations.

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The boy, who turned 10, was wearing the Sacred Jersey, as was his mother. Wendel, meanwhile, wore the shirt of his current club, Zenit. The party led Flamengo fans to flood social media calling for the midfielder to be signed.

“Flamengo has to go after guys like Wendel, who is a real Flamengo fan. Not those guys who only play for money,” wrote one fan. “Wendel is so Flamengo! There’s a spot for him at Mengão,” typed another. “Come to Mengão, the Flu fans will go crazy,” another recalled, referring to the player’s roots at Flamengo’s rivals from Laranjeiras.

HOW IS WENDEL DOING AT ZENIT?

Now 28, Wendel has played for Zenit since the 2020/21 season. In 2025/26, the Brazilian made 28 appearances, scoring two goals and providing two assists. However, his contract is a long one, running until June 2029. An interesting fact drew attention last year.

In January 2025, Botafogo even announced Wendel’s signing on its official website. However, three months later, the Rio club said it had called off the deal even before the player’s presentation, which had been scheduled for midyear.

IS FLAMENGO LOOKING FOR A MIDFIELDER IN THE MARKET?

Wendel’s position is not currently a priority for Flamengo. In the midyear transfer window, the Most Beloved will prioritize attackers. If signed, the Zenit player would compete for a spot with Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho, De La Cruz, Saúl and Lucas Paquetá, who can also play in that area.

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