Russian club sells player, Flamengo set to pocket a share | OneFootball

Willyan Rocha played for Flamengo between 2015 and 2016

The transfer window in Europe is in full swing, and CSKA, from Russia, has confirmed the sale of defender Willyan Rocha to Al Jazira, from the United Arab Emirates. As a result, Flamengo will receive a sum due to FIFA's solidarity mechanism.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, CSKA (RUS) sold Willyan Rocha to Al Jazira (UAE) for 6 million euros (R$ 38.5 million at the current exchange rate). In this way, Flamengo, which holds 0.46% of the defender's rights, will receive 27.6 thousand euros (about R$ 190 thousand) through FIFA's solidarity mechanism.

In addition, two other teams will also receive part of the amount. Grêmio holds 0.26% and will earn 15.6 thousand euros (R$ 60 thousand at the current exchange rate). Finally, Votuporanguense, from São Paulo, will be entitled to 10.2 thousand euros, corresponding to 0.17%, and will pocket about R$ 50 thousand.

WHO IS WILLYAN ROCHA?

Willyan Rocha played for the under-20 team of Flamengo between 2015 and 2016. Shortly after, he was traded to Grêmio. Then, the defender moved to Portuguese football, where he played for CD Cova da Piedade and Portimonense. Finally, he was bought by CSKA, from Russia, in 2022.

AND FLAMENGO?

Flamengo, former club of Willyan Rocha, continues to prepare for the upcoming challenges of the season. The team led by Filipe Luís faces Ceará on Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in a match valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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