Wesley aims for more goals with Roma next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Wesley, key player for Roma this season, expressed his hope to score more goals in the upcoming year during a press conference. The player has transitioned to a left-back role under coach Gasperini, which has altered his playing style from a more attacking position at Flamengo. He has already met his initial goal tally of six, falling short only due to missing the last game of the season. As he prepares for his first World Cup with Brazil, Wesley aims to double his goal count next season and is satisfied with his performance in his inaugural campaign with the Giallorossi.
- •Wesley has adapted to a new left-back role for Roma.
- •He scored six goals this season before missing the last game.
- •Wesley aims to double his goal tally next season.
- •He prepares for his first World Cup with Brazil.
- •Gasperini's system emphasizes aggressive attacking play.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Wesley: “I hope to score more goals for Roma next year.”
"Wesley has been one of Roma’s key players this season, quickly earning Gasperini’s trust. The Giallorossi coach has decided to reinvent him as a left-back, assigning him different roles than he ha...
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