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Flamengo jewelry enters the sights of European clubs in the 2025 window

Mengão's prominent defender attracts interest from Arsenal and Barcelona, ​​but Rio club defines minimal value for negotiation and prioritizes world clubs

Wesley, right-back of Flamengo, arouses interest of European clubs in the mid-year 2025 window (Photo/ Flamengo)
Wesley, right-back of Flamengo, arouses interest of European clubs in the mid-year 2025 window (Photo/ Flamengo)

05 Mar 2025 | 11:55 |

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The Young Defender, Wesley, has been established as one of the main right-wing sides acting in Brazilian football today. His consistent performance and regularity put him on the radar of several great teams. Recently, the Spanish giant Barcelona emerged as one of those interested in counting on the athlete's football for next season. Now, in addition to Barcelona, ​​a new weight convenient emerges: Arsenal, from England, who also expressed the desire to hire the young talent of the mengão . The English club has already started contacts to understand the conditions for a possible transfer. Target = "_ Blank"> Arsenal formalized his interest from Wesley's staff, seeking detailed information about the values ​​involved in a possible negotiation. The English Club initiative demonstrates the strong desire to rely on the right back to reinforce his cast. Carioca's Red-Black Board set a minimum amount to release Wesley: 35 million euros, the equivalent of R $ 230.4 million in the current price. Dearest does not intend to give up your jewel for a lower value than stipulated. As one of the main headquarters acting in Brazilian football today. His consistent performance eregularity put him in the radar of several teams of great expression. Barcelona, ​​Giant Spanish, emerged as one of those interested in counting the athlete's football for next season. Weight Applicant: Arsenal, from England, who also expressed the desire to hire the young talent of Mengão. The English club has already started contacts to understand the conditions for a possible transfer. The position of the most beloved according to information gathered by journalist Wilson Pimentel of RTI Esporte, Arsenal formalized its interest from Wesley's staff, seeking detailed information about the values ​​involved in eventual negotiation. The English club's initiative demonstrates the strong desire to rely on the right-back to reinforce his cast. However, the negotiations with Arsenal, or any other interested club, will not be simple. Carioca's Red-Black Board set a minimum amount to release Wesley: 35 million euros, the equivalent of R $ 230.4 million in the current price. The most beloved does not intend to give up his jewel for a lower value to the stipulated. Fierce dispute in Europe beyond the known interest in Barcelona and Arsenal, other cutting -edge clubs of European football also showed interest in hiring Wesley. The list of suitors includes Premier League giants, such as Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham, who closely follow the situation of CRF right-back. Manchester City, another English giant, would also be monitoring Wesley's situation, although he has not yet formalized an official proposal. Competition for the young talent promises to be fierce, with several clubs willing to invest heavily to ensure their hiring in the next transfer window. Internal appreciation in Mengão Despite the strong European harassment, internally, in Flamengo, Wesley is considered a key player for the club's gift and future. The board and the coaching staff recognize the potential of the right-back and see it as a key piece in the team's plans for the next seasons. Its eventual exit would represent a significant technical loss. Impact of a possible transfer if negotiation with a European club is materialized in the values ​​intended by the CRF, the red-black board may reinforce its coffers with a considerable amount. However, Wesley's departure would open an important gap on the right-back, demanding the search for a replacement at the time to maintain the competitive level of the cast. In short, Flamengo's young side Wesley is at the center of attention of the European market, with Arsenal and Barcelona on the front line in the dispute for hiring. The carioca club, aware of the potential of its player, adopts firm stance and awaits proposals that meet their financial expectations to release the athlete, prioritizing his permanence until the Super World Club dispute. "Target =" _ Blank "> Wesley. Newcastle and Tottenham, who closely follow the situation of the right-back of CRF.



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"Horrible feeling", former Flamengo player reveals his feelings upon leaving the club

Right-back leaves Mais Querido after a remarkable spell and highlights a mixture of gratitude and sadness upon accepting an offer from Roma, in July 2025

Wesley left Flamengo and debuted for Roma, showing attacking power as a right-back - photo: reproduction
Wesley left Flamengo and debuted for Roma, showing attacking power as a right-back - photo: reproduction

08 Set 2025 | 15:37 |

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Right-back Wesley ended his career at Flamengo after 136 appearances, four goals, and six assists, leaving the club with "a full heart." In an interview with GOAT, the player spoke about the mix of happiness and sadness upon accepting the transfer to Roma , fulfilling his dream of playing in Europe.


" I said I wouldn't be sad. But that day, it felt like I was saying goodbye, and part of me was. A horrible feeling, of sadness. I called my wife... ", the athlete revealed.


The player acknowledged that his departure was also due to a turbulent time at Flamengo , but highlighted that the experience at Gávea was essential for his growth as an athlete and as a person .


TRANSFER TO ROME

Roma invested €25 million (R$161.4 million at the time) plus €5 million (R$32.2 million) in targets to secure Wesley. Despite having played in only two matches for the Italian club so far, the full-back has already demonstrated his attacking ability, scoring a goal while playing in defense.


AND FLAMENGO?

Flamengo returned to training last Friday afternoon (5), at Ninho do Urubu, after receiving four days off, and began preparing for the rest of the season. Rubro-Negro returns to the field on September 14 to face Juventude , at 4 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.



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Until 2029! Flamengo moves forward with renewal with team medalist

With the aim of maintaining a competitive group for the season, the Mais Querido board is looking to renew contracts and strengthen the team.

Flamengo is negotiating a renewal with goalkeeper Agustín Rossi and is looking to strengthen its competitive squad, aligning contracts and sponsorships for the season - photo: reproduction
Flamengo is negotiating a renewal with goalkeeper Agustín Rossi and is looking to strengthen its competitive squad, aligning contracts and sponsorships for the season - photo: reproduction

08 Set 2025 | 14:55 |

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After focusing on Arrascaeta, Flamengo now turns its attention to goalkeeper Agustín Rossi. A regular starter, Rossi has the coach's full confidence and represents a key player in the Rubro-Negro's sporting project . According to reports, the board is seeking to extend his contract to ensure stability in the position.


Meanwhile, the club is also monitoring the market. A new goalkeeper is being sought to eventually replace Matheus Cunha , who is not in the plans and has already agreed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro for next season.


ROSSI WANTS TO STAY


During a press conference last month, the number 1 preferred to be cautious when commenting on the topic. "These are things that are being discussed, but nothing is resolved yet. Obviously, on a personal level, I'm very happy at Flamengo, very content. I hope to stay here for many years, but these are things that will evolve," said the Argentine.

SPONSORSHIP AND FINANCE


Negotiations with Adidas and Betano aren't limited to marketing: they directly impact Flamengo's ability to maintain competitive salaries and retain talent . Financial and sporting alignment is considered vital for the club to continue competing for titles and maintaining its strength in Brazilian football.

NEXT APPOINTMENT
Flamengo continues its preparation for the rest of the season. After the break for the FIFA Date, the technical committee led by Filipe Luís works behind the scenes aiming at the match against Juventude , next Sunday (14), at 4 pm, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, for the Brazilian Championship.


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After Betano, Flamengo forges new million-dollar deal behind the scenes

After signing the largest master sponsorship in Brazilian football, Rubro-Negro began negotiations to review values with the supplier

Flamengo opens negotiations to increase the value of its contract with Adidas after a historic agreement with Betano - photo: reproduction
Flamengo opens negotiations to increase the value of its contract with Adidas after a historic agreement with Betano - photo: reproduction

08 Set 2025 | 13:54 |

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Flamengo's board believes the impact of the deal with Betano has changed the club's market position. Therefore, the board has opened negotiations to update the amounts received from Adidas , its sports equipment supplier since 2013.


The contract was recently renewed and runs until 2029. Currently, it guarantees Flamengo a minimum salary of R$44 million per season, paid in three annual installments. With performance targets and bonuses, revenue could approach R$90 million per year , with a projected average of around R$70 million. These figures are expected to be revised to reflect the club's growth.


AGREEMENT DETAILS


At the start of the season, Flamengo signed the largest master sponsorship deal in Brazilian football history with Betano. The fixed value is R$268.5 million annually, with potential increases to nearly R$1 billion when bonuses for performance, sales, and engagement are factored in.

The package includes contributions on different fronts:


Football: R$220 million fixed per year

Olympic sports: R$12 million

Properties such as LEDs and VIP boxes: R$ 10 million

Flamengo TV: R$10 million

Retail: R$10 million fixed, plus participation in the sale of uniforms and new customer registrations.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

While taking care of commercial issues, the team led by Filipe Luís focuses on the Brasileirão. The next commitment will be this Sunday (14), at 4 pm, against Juventude , at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, for the 23rd round of the competition.


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