Erik Bretos explained that Real Sociedad saw incorporating Wesley in this winter transfer window as a great opportunity, adding that they detected the team's biggest need was support on the wing. Bretos values being able to decide on Wesley's future with a purchase option, which is non-mandatory and set at 12 million. He considers this option very interesting and important. There was contact with Wesley's agents from the beginning of the transfer window. The player has started five matches for Al-Nassr since Christmas Eve and comes from activity, training, and without injury problems.

Real Sociedad has announced Wesley as a new signing on loan from Al-Nassr until the end of the season. Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Real Sociedad has an option to buy Wesley for 12 million euros at the end of the loan.

According to Marca, Wesley Gassova Ribeiro's transfer to Real Sociedad is imminent. The Brazilian forward is in San Sebastián to have a medical examination prior to signing his loan contract from Al-Nassr. The deal contains a purchase option of 12 million euros. Upon arrival, Wesley expressed happiness and a desire to contribute goals and victories. He is expected to train with Real Sociedad soon, subject to the completion of the operation.

Noticias de Gipuzkoa reported that Wesley Gassova Ribeiro from Al Nassr will join Real Sociedad on loan with an option to buy. Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano later confirmed this. The operation is nearly finalized and the player is expected to arrive in Donostia in the coming hours. The move is intended to reinforce the attack and is a possible future investment.