Wesley
15th Dec 2025; Olimpico Stadium, Rome, Italy; Serie A Enilive Football Match; Roma versus Como; Wesley of AS Roma
Earlier this month, Sport Witness relayed revived Manchester City interest in AS Roma’s Wesley.
The stance was that Pep Guardiola is a fan of the wing-back, who has been one of Roma’s most important players this season. The Brazilian star was hyped as the ‘new Cafu’, with the player making an impact in Rome in only a matter of months.
Wesley has become a favourite of manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who has also utilised the defender at left wing-back. This hasn’t held him back, with the player impressing just as much in that position too.
More about Manchester City is emerging from Italy and their task is unlikely to be easy.
Manchester City told to pay double
Today’s Corriere della Sera looks at the 22-year-old’s future, as part of praising signings that Roma have made under director Ricky Massara.
Special emphasis is placed on Wesley’s growth. Manchester City’s interest is spoken of but there is confidence that the Citizens will have to pay around €50m to land him in the summer.
Roma paid €25m to bring him to Italy and his impressive performances have seen his value rise. The Giallorossi are likely to use Italian wing-back Marco Palestra’s valuation of €40m as a means to raise their own player’s value.
This is based on the belief that Palestra is yet to make a mark at a club as big as Roma. He has impressed only at Cagliari, who are lower down the table.
How Wesley’s value can grow further
So far this season, the Brazilian has played 31 times in all competitions. He has three goals to his name, having fit perfectly into Gasperini’s setup.
Beyond that, he has showcased a willingness to adapt. He has displayed a work-rate that is better than most players in the squad.
Gasperini’s setup is not easy to fit into but Wesley has done it easily enough. That, in itself, is a credit to the wing-back’s abilities.
It is easy to see why Manchester City would like him, especially since he can play on either side. It won’t be a surprise if his value grows further, especially with his Roma contract running until 2030.