Liverpool are looking to sign a central defensive midfielder this summer. This is necessary to fill the huge void left by Fabinho. Moreover, he dictated the game himself and protected the background in defensive transitions. So, before Fluminense got a reality check, Andre was highly sought after by Liverpool.
Fluminense has made several bids in the cash-strapped but cash-rich CDM market. However, their persistence comes from their desire to use Andre’s skills to gain praise. With patience and luck, the value of young midfielders will increase even more. Andre’s parent club’s patience paid off recently. The Brazilian national team won the Copa Libertadores thanks to the midfielder’s performance and will participate in the FIFA Club World Cup next month.
In hindsight, Fluminense were wise to keep Andre despite Liverpool’s hefty transfer fee. This decision not only helped the young people to develop in a familiar environment without external pressures. Additionally, this helped grow the Shadow Club with the support of the young Jinju. Success stories like these make football a mystery for romantics. But all things considered, next summer’s transfer window could be a great opportunity to cash in on the cash cow. This is largely due to Andre’s stock hitting an all-time high following his domestic success. His performances at his parent club and his good relationship with the manager also earned him a call-up to the national team. It certainly helps considering Fluminense and Brazil are managed by Fernando Diniz. Fluminense must ride Andre’s wave now that they have made the most of him. Andre has grown more than Fluminense and now big clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool are competing for his signature.
However, Liverpool are currently leading the race to sign the highly-rated midfielder. His release clause is €35 million, but with Liverpool’s desperation and recent success, that figure could rise a lot.
