Fulham formalizes BRL 111 million proposal for André, from Fluminense

Fulham, from England, is another club interested in signing yet another promising midfielder who has stood 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 formalization of the proposal was delivered to André’s agents this Friday, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The steering wheel’s staff is in England to hear Fulham’s proposal. If approved, it will be delivered to Fluminense. The tricolor maintains its decision not to open negotiations and signals the market that it is not for sale. The intention is to maintain it until the end of 2023.

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.

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 Thursday, Carlos Leite, André’s manager, published a message on social networks and recalled that André and his wife had 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.