It was with a heavy heart that young Brazilian midfielder André bid farewell to his Fluminense teammates. At just 24 years old, the talented player is about to take on a new challenge by joining English club Wolverhampton.
👋🏻🇧🇷 André, in tears saying goodbye to his teammates at Fluminense ahead of joining Wolves. pic.twitter.com/EoTNPHWnLO
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Trained within the Carioca club, André had some great years with Fluminense, notably winning the prestigious Copa Libertadores last year. Very attached to his team of always, the player had a lot of trouble saying goodbye. With eyes filled with tears, he took the time to express himself one last time before flying to England.
Despite the sadness of leaving his training club, André seems ready to take on this new challenge with ambition. He explained that playing in the Premier League, the most competitive championship in the world, was a dream come true.
Before taking the plane to England, the player visited the Fluminense training center one last time, to the cheers of his teammates and supporters.
Considered one of the greatest talents in Brazilian football, André finally signed with Wolverhampton for a record sum of 25 million euros, including 3 million euros in bonuses. He thus joins the English championship, which he had dreamed of discovering for a long time.
After shining with Fluminense, the midfielder now hopes to establish himself in the Premier League and continue his progression at the highest level.
