What now, Rui Costa? Benfica hit with bad news over Wesley | OneFootball

Benfica misses out on another deal in this winter transfer window. According to reports, Wesley, who had been linked with the Eagles, will leave Al Nassr and head to Europe to strengthen one of the most well-known teams in the Spanish league, as confirmed by the international press.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Sociedad has reached an agreement with the Saudi club, with the Basque team set to receive the Brazilian U-20 international on loan until the end of the season, and will have the option to trigger a purchase clause later, valued at around 12 million euros.

The move by Real Sociedad to sign Wesley came about due to the unexpected injury of Takefusa Kubo, one of the most prominent players in the Basque team, where former Benfica academy star Gonçalo Guedes also plays.

It is worth recalling that the young Brazilian was linked with Benfica, with the Eagles entering negotiations with Al Nassr. However, despite talks progressing well, the deal ultimately fell through, as the Club of Light was not willing to meet the Saudis’ financial demands.

This season, wearing the Al Nassr shirt, Wesley — valued at 5 million euros — played 18 matches: nine 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 1,036 minutes he was on the pitch, the player scored four goals and provided two assists.

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