RIO DE JANEIRO: Paris Saint-Germain will reinforce their midfield with Brazilian rising star Wendel in the January transfer window, the player’s agent told French daily L’Équipe on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old is under contract with Rio outfit Fluminense, where he is enjoying a remarkable breakout season, but has now agreed to “a dream move to Paris”, the agent Carlos Henrique Brasil told L’Équipe.
Wendel would be seen as a long-term replacement for veteran midfielder Thiago Motta, now 35, but may first be loaned out to Porto until next July.
“Whatever PSG decide Wendel is ready, he’s got lots of personality and lots of heart,” the agent said.
The French club signed two Brazilians in striker Neymar and defender Dani Alves this summer, and also have two other Brazilians on their roster in defenders Thiago Silva and Marquinhos.