Journalist Julio Miguel Neto published some stunning figures

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The potential newcomer plays in Brazil, the blue-white-blues' favorite selection destination. Local media and insiders write about the Russian champion's negotiations regarding the acquisition of Wesley Franca from Flamengo. If the incoming information is to be believed, the 21-year-old footballer could become the most expensive defender in the history of the RPL!


Zenit is ready to offer more than €25 million for Wesley! Flamengo, in turn, wants to get €30 million from the sale of their talent, since Manchester City is also interested in him. If a deal on such terms happens, Wesley will bc data brazil the RPL transfer record for defenders. So far, the first place in this rating is occupied by Bruno Alves, whom Zenit bought in 2010 from Porto for €22 million. But frankly speaking, it is hard to believe. More precise information, it seems, was given to Vene by Casagrande: the St. Petersburg club offered €7 million for 50% of the rights to Wesley. Flamengo was not satisfied with this amount. So, they will have to increase it.


In the completed 2024 season, Flamengo finished third in the Brazilian championship. Wesley himself was fourth on the team in terms of time spent on the field (2337 minutes) after goalkeeper Agustín Rossi, former Roma midfielder Gerson and... former Spartak defender Ayrton. He played 31 matches, in which he made two assists. Wesley became the best on Flamengo in terms of the number of tackles (72), interceptions (39) and won duels (203), second in accurate passes in the opponent's third (355), was in the top three in fouls earned (52) and blocked shots (14). In addition, he shared third place with Ayrton in blocked passes (20) and dribbles (32). Overall, the guy is doing well in terms of numbers, both defensive and offensive.