Wesley heads to join Roma, but vows to return to Flamengo | OneFootball

Right-back Wesley was sold to Roma (ITA) for 25 million euros (R$ 162 million)

Right-back Wesley is already on his way to Italy. Fans and the press approached him at the airport on Saturday (26), and he stated that he intends to return to Flamengo one day, where he feels at home. The player was sold to Roma (ITA) for 25 million euros (R$ 162 million).

— First of all, I just want to thank God for what He's doing in my life, thank all the fans, the Nation, as I always say in interviews, if it weren't for the criticism, I wouldn't have become what I am today, I still have a lot to evolve, a lot to do, but because of the criticism, I learned to turn things around, become the man I am today, and today I'm achieving a dream, but a piece of my heart is broken because I'm leaving the Nation, too, but I'll move on with my life, I'll get there, I want to become a champion like I was here, and I hope to return one day, not goodbye, but see you later, because here I am happy at home, and out there, I hope to become a champion, too, and when I return, it's Flamengo -, highlights Wesley in a video published by youtuber 'Guilherme Flazoeiro'.

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Did Wesley say goodbye?

Before departing, however, the athlete had already posted a message on social media for the Rubro-Negra Nation. Thus, the words are accompanied by a video with some of the player's best moments at Mais Querido.

“It's been intense years, of struggle, conquests, learning, and maturing. Flamengo gave me the chance to live the dream of millions. I'm leaving with a heart full of gratitude and the certainty that I gave my best. Thank you for everything, Nation. Uh tererê, I'm Flamengo until death. SRN”, says Wesley.

How much will Flamengo receive for Wesley?

Roma will pay 25 million euros (R$ 162 million), a value that can reach 30 million (R$ 194 million) if the player achieves contractual goals. As revealed by Flamengo, Wesley played 139 games, scored four goals, and provided six assists.

Who arrives to fill the gap?

To replace Wesley, Flamengo closed the signing of Emerson Royal. Thus, the club spent 9 million euros (approximately R$ 58 million) on the 26-year-old right-back. Emerson arrives in Brazil on Saturday (26) to undergo medical exams and sign a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Is Emerson the only reinforcement signed by Flamengo in this window?

Besides Emerson, Flamengo had already closed a deal with Saúl Ñíguez (at no cost) and, on Friday (25), agreed to sign attacker Samuel Lino, who spent four seasons in European football. However, rumors suggest that Flamengo made an offer to sign attacker Lucas Beltrán from Fiorentina (ITA).

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