AS Roma have finalised the signing of extremely rated right-back Wesley França from Brazilian giants Flamengo, finishing a deal value €25 million with an extra €5 million in performance-related bonuses.
Softfootball understands that the 21-year-old, who turns 22 in September, caught the attention of Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini and have become certainly one of his precedence targets, pushing the Italian facet to go all in in securing the signature of the younger fullback. Wesley, a Flamengo academy graduate, revamped 130 appearances for the Rio de Janeiro facet and earned two caps for Brazil’s senior staff.
After weeks of negotiations, Roma lastly struck a deal. Wesley flew to Italy over the weekend, accomplished his medicals, and signed a five-year contract that can maintain him on the Stadio Olimpico till 2030. He’s anticipated to characteristic as a wing-back in Gasperini’s setup and can put on the No. 43 shirt.
AS Roma made the announcement on all their social media platforms, saying their newest signing, They even posted a video of Wesley adressing the Roma followers by way of their official X account.
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Again in Brazil, Wesley’s departure marks the top of a gentle rise. Initially criticised by followers, he grew right into a dependable starter below former teammate-turned-coach Filipe Luís. His farewell second got here with a successful objective towards Crimson Bull Bragantino his fourth for the membership.
Flamengo, in the meantime, had no plans to let Wesley go with out lining up a substitute. Talks with Roma stalled earlier in July when the Italians tabled a suggestion of €20 million plus €2 million in add-ons, which Flamengo promptly rejected. The Rio facet held agency, insisting on a extra substantial supply earlier than greenlighting the transfer.
Solely after securing the arrival of Emerson Royal from Tottenham for €9 million did Flamengo conform to let Wesley depart. The deal displays Flamengo’s technique of promoting at prime worth whereas guaranteeing squad depth.
For Roma, the signing alerts intent. With the brand new Serie A season on the horizon, they’ve added a promising expertise who matches Gasperini’s tactical blueprint and presents power and flexibility down the appropriate flank.
