Jorge Jesus on Benfica’s interest in Wesley after Al-Nassr v Al Quadisiya | OneFootball

Jorge Jesus publicly addressed Benfica's interest, and that of other clubs, in signing Wesley. The experienced Al Nassr coach admitted the strong possibility of the winger leaving during this transfer window. The statements came after the Riyadh team's defeat to Al-Qadisiyah, 2-1.

“We believe in Wesley's ability, the interest from European clubs in him is not by chance. He played 20 minutes today and was not the reason for this defeat. He is one of our forwards, he is fast and strong in one-on-one situations. He is undoubtedly one of the foreign players who can be negotiated in this market,” said Jorge Jesus.

During the decisive match for Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix's team, the young creative player did not start in the initial 11. The player was introduced into the match in the 74th minute, replacing Ayman Yahya to try to turn the result around. Despite the attempt to react, he could not prevent Al Nassr's defeat, which lost ground in the fight for the top.

Benfica in the market for a winger

Benfica remains active in the market looking for a fast winger for the squad. André Luiz and Wesley are the main candidates, but only one will strengthen the Eagles. The financial operation to secure either player is around 15 million euros, an investment considered significant by the SAD structure.

This season, wearing the Al-Nassr jersey, Wesley – valued at 5 million euros – played 16 games: seven in the Saudi League, five in the AFC Champions League Two, two in the Super Cup, and two in the King's Cup. In the 964 minutes he was on the field, the athlete scored four goals and made one assist.

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