AS Roma`s pursuit of Brazilian defender Wesley has encountered a significant hurdle. Reports emerging from Brazil confirm that Clube de Regatas do Flamengo has officially rejected the Italian club`s offer for the player.
The bid put forth by Roma was structured as €20 million upfront, with an additional €2 million available through performance-related add-ons, potentially bringing the total value of the transfer to €22 million.
Interestingly, and adding a layer of complexity to the situation, it is understood that personal terms regarding salary and contract duration have already been agreed upon between AS Roma and Wesley`s representatives. This indicates the player himself is amenable to a move to the Italian capital.
Despite the alignment on the player`s side and a concrete offer on the table, Flamengo has deemed the proposal insufficient and has chosen to decline it. This rejection puts the onus back on Roma to decide their next course of action.
Will the Serie A side increase their offer to meet Flamengo`s valuation, or will they shift their focus to other potential defensive targets? The current situation represents a classic transfer market standoff, where the agreement with the player is only one part of the equation, and the selling club`s price remains the ultimate determinant. Flamengo, it appears, is holding firm on their valuation of the young talent.