Fluminense faces an important decision regarding the future of midfielder André, one of the most valued players on the squad.
The expectation is that the player will be negotiated in the next transfer window, in the middle of the year. The club rejected offers of more than 30 million euros (approximately R$ 166.3 million) for the player last year, but now sees the sale of André as essential to achieving its financial goals.
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Exit increasingly closer?
- In 2024, Fluminense set a goal of raising 21.5 million euros (around R$ 119.2 million) from the sale of players.
- The Tricolor board believes it can achieve this goal through the negotiation of André, thus avoiding the need to sell other promising players such as Alexsander, Martinelli, Arias and John Kennedy.
- Last year, André attracted the interest of several European clubs, who offered more than 30 million euros for the midfielder.
- Fluminense, however, opted to keep the player, believing in his importance to the team and waiting for a more opportune moment for the sale.
- The decision not to accept the proposals was seen as a strategic move to further increase the player’s value.
Importance of André to the squad
André is considered one of the pillars of Fluminense’s midfield. Since being promoted to the first team, the defensive midfielder has stood out for his consistency, defensive skills and ability to distribute the game.
Financial goals
The sale of André is seen as crucial for Fluminense’s financial balance. The goal of raising 21.5 million euros from the sale of players in 2024 was established as part of a rigorous financial planning.
The board believes that by achieving this goal through the sale of André, they can keep other talents in the squad, strengthening the team for the upcoming seasons.
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