Flamengo sign Emerson Royal from Milan to replace Wesley | OneFootball

At 26, Emerson Royal arrives to replace Wesley, who is sold to Roma, Italy

Flamengo closed the signing of right-back Emerson Royal on Thursday morning (24), according to an investigation by the Coluna do Fla reporting team. The club agreed on the terms with the player and also reached an agreement with Milan, Italy. The transfer was defined for 9 million euros (around R$ 58 million). At 26, Emerson arrives to occupy the spot left by Wesley, negotiated with Roma, Italy.

Previously, Besiktas, from Turkey, was very close to closing the signing of Emerson Royal. However, Flamengo entered the scene in the final moments, gave a true ‘chapéu’ to the Turkish club, and closed the deal with the right-back. The player's decision, who demonstrated a desire to return to Brazilian football, was decisive for the outcome of the negotiation.

WHAT IS THE OPINION OF EMERSON ROYAL'S STAFF ABOUT THE SIGNING BY FLAMENGO?

In contact with Coluna do Fla, neuroscientist and columnist Fabiano de Abreu, who has already worked with Emerson Royal and maintains a professional relationship with the player's father, Emerson Zulu, commented on the right-back's agreement with Flamengo: “I hope he plays well and helps the club”. The statement reinforces the positive expectation surrounding the signing and highlights the confidence in the athlete's potential to contribute on the field.

WITH THE ARRIVAL OF ROYAL, WILL WESLEY REALLY LEAVE FLAMENGO?

Flamengo agreed on the arrival of Emerson Royal and, with that, prepares to finalize Wesley's departure. This is because the red-black club decided to only release the young right-back after guaranteeing a worthy replacement. Roma will pay 25 million euros (R$ 162 million) for the signing. Additionally, the value can increase by 5 million euros (R$ 32 million) if the player achieves the goals set in the contract.

WHO ARE FLAMENGO'S NEW REINFORCEMENTS IN THIS WINDOW?

Emerson Royal becomes Flamengo's second reinforcement in this transfer window. Days earlier, the club had already agreed on the arrival of Saúl Ñíguez, without costs, after the midfielder terminated his contract with Atlético de Madrid (ESP) and became a free agent to sign with the Rubro-Negro.

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