Juventus general manager Damien Commoli is set to meet Flamengo at the Club World Cup to open talks for Brazilian right-back Wesley.

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• Juventus are interested in full-back Wesley
• Will negotiate with Flamengo at the Club World Cup
• Brazilian side set asking price of €20m

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Juventus have been long term admirers of Wesley and are set to meet his club Flamengo when the two clubs will play at the Club World Cup, according to Italian newspaper .

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Recently confirmed as coach for the 2025-26 season, Igor Tudor has employed a 3-4-2-1 formation and Commoli feels Wesley would be a suitable addition to play as a wing-back in their system. The Brazilian defender, who has played twice for the national team, appears an affordable option as Flamengo have set his asking price at €20 million (£17m/$23m).

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Flamengo are in Philadelphia for their first two games of the Club World Cup. After beating Esperance de Tunis in their opening game, they meet Chelsea on June 20. Comolli will be in Philadelphia this week as Juventus play their second game, against Wydad, on June 22 at Lincoln Financial Field.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR WESLEY AND JUVENTUS ?

  Juventus are set to play their first match in the Club World Cup when they take on Al Ain on June 19, a day before Flamengo's clash with Chelsea.

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