Fulham formalizes BRL 111 million proposal for André, Fluminense midfielder

Fulham, from England, is another European club interested in signing a promising midfielder who is standing out in Brazil. After seeing Danilo leave Palmeiras for Nottingham Forest and João Gomes leave Flamengo for Wolverhampton, the English formalized a proposal of 20 million euros (about R$ 111 million) to agree on the signing of André, from Fluminense.

The proposal was delivered to André’s agents this Friday, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The steering wheel staff is in England to hear the terms presented by Fulham. If approved, it will be delivered to Fluminense.

The English proposal is a loan with a purchase obligation and only for the middle of the year, as Fulham cannot sign players due to financial fair play. So far, the tricolor maintains its decision not to open trading and signals the market that it is not for sale. The intention is to maintain it until the end of 2023.

President of Fluminense, Mário Bittencourt was asked about a possible departure of André and stated that the midfielder will not leave the club in 2023.

– We have an agreement with him that in 2023 he will stay here to play for Libertadores and at the end of 2023 we will evaluate whether interesting proposals will arrive for Fluminense, for him. But for sure during 2023 André will not be sold and will stay with us throughout the year – he said.

The midfielder also spoke on the subject after the 1-1 draw with Boavista, last Thursday. He revealed that he is focused on Fluminense to fulfill his contract but confirmed that he received a proposal to transfer.

– Obviously I’m focused and very happy, I just renewed my contract until 2026. That’s what matters. It’s normal to get a proposal. Even because our team ended the season well. Not just for me, but it must have been enough for Cano, Arias and everyone who ended up on a high. I’m focused here on Fluminense and that it’s an excellent season.

Last Friday, Carlos Leite, André’s manager, published a message on social media and recalled that André and his wife just had a child and the player is not thinking of going to Europe.

The 21-year-old midfielder has a contract with Fluminense until December 2026. The tricolor holds 100% of his economic rights.