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Manchester City Eyes Bahia's 17-Year-Old Goal Sensation

10/18/2025

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Wendeson Wanderley Santos de Melo, a 17-year-old Bahia striker nicknamed "Haaland do Sertao," is being watched by Manchester City.
He scored 40 goals in 34 Under-17 matches.
He won the Golden Boot at the Under-15 South America Championship.
Reports say he has a €100 million release clause, though City could pay less.
He aims to succeed at Bahia before moving to Europe, and his contract runs through December 2027.

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Wendeson Wanderley Santos de Melo, a 17-year-old Bahia striker nicknamed "Haaland do Sertao," is being watched by Manchester City.
He scored 40 goals in 34 Under-17 matches.
He won the Golden Boot at the Under-15 South America Championship.
Reports say he has a €100 million release clause, though City could pay less.
He aims to succeed at Bahia before moving to Europe, and his contract runs through December 2027.