Wolverhampton announced, this Monday, the signing of midfielder João Gomes on social networks. The 21-year-old athlete played for Flamengowhich will receive approximately R$ 93 million for the negotiation.
#FreeJoaoGomes ✅ pic.twitter.com/zCeSLpZHSt
— Wolves (@Wolves) January 30, 2023
João Gomes also received a proposal from Lyon, from France, but his desire to play in the English Championship weighed in his choice for Wolves. The player will also wear the number 35 shirt at his new club.
In a statement on social networks, Flamengo said goodbye to João Gomes. The “Cria do Ninho” had the chance to say goodbye last Saturday, in the game against Palmeiras in the Supercopa do Brasil. However, with the conclusion of the negotiation, the midfielder did not go to the field to prepare for the trip to England.
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that it has completed the transfer of athlete João Gomes to Wolverhampton. We thank the wheel for the dedication and titles! Thank you, John! Good luck in the next challenges! #CRF pic.twitter.com/uEYomEsp7D
— Flamengo (@Flamengo) January 30, 2023
João Gomes made 122 appearances for Flamengo and scored four goals. For the main team, the athlete won a Copa Libertadores, a Campeonato Brasileiro, a Supercopa do Brasil, a Copa do Brasil and two Campeonatos Cariocas.
Source: Gazetaesportiva

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