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Wesley landed in Italy on Sunday morning to take the medicals ahead of his Roma switch. The Giallorossi had zeroed in on him.

Roma to Finalize Wesley Coup with an Assist from Milan

July 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Wesley landed in Italy on Sunday morning to take the medicals ahead of his Roma switch. The Giallorossi had been focusing on him all summer long and persuaded Flamengo. The capital club will shell out €25M plus €5M add-ons. Flamengo replaced him with Emerson Royal.

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson.

Roma to Complete Two Additions, Miss Out on Rumored One

July 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson, who’s already in town for the medicals. Instead, Richard Rios won’t be coming and is headed to Benfica instead.

Roma have zeroed in on Richard Rios and Wesley a while back and haven’t moved on from them, even though both negotiations are challenging.

Roma Determined to Land Highly-Rated Duo from Brazil

July 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma have zeroed in on Richard Rios and Wesley a while back and haven’t moved on from them, even though both negotiations are proving to be quite challenging. On the other hand, they quickly reached an agreement with the two players, who are happy to join.

After a multi-month, if not longer, back-and-forth, Roma and Mile Svilar are ready to shake hands, quelling any concern about his future.

Roma to End the Svilar Saga, Zero In On a Few Additions

July 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After a multi-month, if not longer, back-and-forth, Roma and Mile Svilar are ready to shake hands, quelling any concern about his future. The goalie will soon sign a new deal that will run until 2029. He’ll make €4M per year. The annoucement should be on Friday.

Roma and Juventus are both keeping tabs on Wesley, who has broken out at Flamengo in the last pair of years and is already a Brazil regular.

Roma and Juventus Poised to Battle for Flamengo Star

June 18, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma and Juventus are both keeping tabs on Wesley, who has broken out at Flamengo in the last couple of years and is already a regular in the Brazil squad. Both teams are looking for help on the flanks to better adapt to their coaches’ scheme.

Atalanta have snapped up Raoul Bellanova in a flash deal, quickly finding common ground with Torino after setting sights on him.

Atalanta Pounce on Bellanova with Quick Negotiation

August 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market

Atalanta have snapped up Raoul Bellanova in a flash deal, quickly finding common ground with Torino after setting sights on him. La Dea had been looking for a right wing-back throughout the summer but had some issues with other targets.

Atalanta face Raków in their UEFA Europa League opener after a year’s absence from Europe, but Gasperini will have to make do without their star striker.

Atalanta Set to Sign Highly-Rated Defender from Brazil

August 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta are closing in on a deal to sign highly-rated right-back Wesley Franco from Brazilian giants Flamengo in a big-money operation. According to Fabrizio Romano, Gian Piero Gasperini's side will splash out €16 million upfront, plus €4m in add-ons, to bring the 20-year-old defender to the Gewiss Stadium.

Marc Pubill has surged to the top of the Milan shortlist for the right-back role, considering the problems they have encountered elsewhere.

Roma to Shift Focus to a Right-Back and a Winger Next

August 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lille, Manchester City, Nice, Porto, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma will turn their attention to the flanks after completing the Artem Dovbyk deal. He flew to Italy on Thursday and is taking care of the final formal steps. He’s joining in a €30.5M move, plus €5.5M add-ons and ten percent of a future sale.

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