Wesley, Lodi and ex-Barcelona duo watch Corinthians at Arena | OneFootball

The Neo Química Arena received distinguished visitors this Sunday afternoon during the match between Corinthians and Botafogo, for the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship. Wesley, known as the Son of Terrão, right-back Renan Lodi, and the Portuguese João Félix and João Cancelo, former players of Barcelona, attended the stadium to watch the match.

The players watched the match from one of the VIP boxes at the Neo Química Arena, along with midfielder Ryan, who was not listed, and received jerseys from Timão from the hands of president Osmar Stabile.

Almost all the players are active in Saudi football. Wesley and João Félix play for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo's team, while João Cancelo belongs to Al-Hilal, Neymar's former team. Lodi, on the other hand, is without a club.

(Photo: Reproduction/Corinthians TV)

Relationship with Corinthians

Wesley, revealed in the youth ranks of Corinthians, wore the club's colors between 2022 and 2024. He played a total of 84 matches for the team, scoring seven goals and providing four assists.

The 20-year-old winger was transferred by Timão in August last year for about US$ 20 million (R$ 110 million at the time's exchange rate). However, the club pocketed approximately R$ 63 million.

As for Cancelo, despite having no direct connection with Corinthians, he has shown affection for the São Paulo team. He has posed with an Alvinegro jersey and was recently spotted in a club store at Parque São Jorge. Lodi, meanwhile, has been speculated to join the team.

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