It is looking increasingly unlikely that the deal for André will be concluded between AC Milan and Corinthians after all.
The André story has become the saga of the week, after news broke from several sources that Milan had agreed a €17m package. The Corinthians’ president is trying to block things at the last minute because he wants more money, and has faced backlash from fans.
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So, the Milan management are apparently evaluating legal action through FIFA as a result, because they claim that the relevant documents were already signed and that backing out of the deal breaks regulations.
Milan to walk away?
According to Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress), negotiations between Milan and Corinthians for the teenage midfielder André are currently at a complete standstill and seem unlikely to be concluded.
After everything seemed done for around €15m fixed plus €2m in bonuses, the Brazilian club backed out due to ‘vehement protests on social media’ from fans.
The President reiterated to the player’s entourage that he is not for sale unless the Rossoneri significantly improve their asking price (some sources speak of just over €20m, others of €24m).
Meanwhile, the player also seems to have taken a step back. After initially saying yes, he is now re-evaluating his options both for the love of Corinthians and because he thinks he needs a few more months in Brazil before making the big leap to Europe.
For now, therefore, the negotiations are on hold and, given that the Diavolo do not appear to want to raise their offer, it seems to be heading towards a negative conclusion.
Good news we can’t afford another mussah
Our boy Mussah is on a scoring spree!
I wouldn’t classify 2 goals as a spree
So even the lad himself has doubts of being good enough. That says enough for me at least.
He’s a great player, no doubting his talent, he’s starting for Corinthians in his first season as a professional, Corinthians might be sitting on the next Gilberto Silva/Fernandinho. We would be stupid not to take the chance as we did with Kaka, as we did with Pirlo, as we did with Gattuso, and the rest of our stars.
What we can’t do is pay inconsistent players like Ruben and Fofana what they’re getting for the way they play, that’s the only disaster here.
I agree with you on all counts Fabri. Raising our offer to 20-22M seems reasonable given how other clubs regularly pay 40-50M for Brazilian teenage talent.
Consistency is the biggest problem here at Milan.
Just raise the offer and grab him before Madrid or Man City
If he is that good they would have gone for him…..don’t you think so?
André den lilla Päran inte välkommen ändå.