The market is hot among Brazilian clubs, with the search for reinforcements thinking about the rest of 2026 and the next seasons. Bahia is one of the teams that are looking to move during the calendar break and sees the defense as a point of attention. The name of the defender Adryelson is the ball of the moment behind the scenes not only of Bahia, but also of six other Brazilian football teams. In addition to the R$ 41 million desired by Al Wasl, his club in the United Arab Emirates, the millionaire salary, in the house of R$ 2 million, received by the defender is another obstacle. Also read: Bahia has interest in an attacker who plays in the USA; Cruzeiro is in dispute. Which are the other clubs interested in Adryelson? In addition to the Squad, they sounded the situation of the defender: Atlético-MG, Athletico-PR, Santos, Fluminense, Internacional and São Paulo. The information is from journalist Felipe Silva, from the program “Fala a Fonte”, from ESPN. Target of Bahia? Adryelson was a standout in Botafogo and reached the Selection. Currently with 28 years, Adryelson emerged in the base of Sport and had a passage in the football of the United Arab Emirates still defending the team pernambucana, on loan. But it was with the Botafogo shirt that the defender lived his best phase in Brazilian football, especially in 2023, when he made 58 games and four goals. His performance by the botafoguense team entitled him to a call-up to the Brazilian Selection. In a transaction made by John Textor, Adryelson was transferred to Lyon, in 2024, but did not play in the French club, returning to Botafogo the following year and spending a period in Anderlecht, in Belgium, in 2025. Defender lives artilheira phase in the United Arab Emirates. Currently, the defender lives his most artilheira phase of his career defending Al Wasl, just the team he played on loan in 2022. Seven goals scored in just 32 games by the club of the Middle East, gaining again prominence and attracting the attention of Brazilian clubs.
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Bahia Targets Ex-Botafogo Defender; Know the Values
Bahia is targeting defender Adryelson, ex-Botafogo, who has a desired value of R$ 41 million and a salary of R$ 2 million.
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