Milan formalizes new proposal of 22 million euros for André and awaits response from CorinthiansBy Thiago Lemos
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Milan intensified efforts to sign 19-year-old midfielder André, presenting a new financial proposal to Corinthians earlier this week. The Italian club provided an amount that could reach 22 million euros, the equivalent of approximately 133 million reais at the current price, to guarantee the transfer in the next international window. The black and white board received the detailed terms, but maintains a cautious stance and has not sent a definitive response to date. The scenario indicates a strategy to value the athlete, who has recently become a fundamental piece in the Brazilian team’s tactical scheme.
The structure of the new offer sent by the Italians divides the values into two specific fronts to convince the Parque São Jorge command. Milan proposed the immediate payment of a fixed 18 million euros, plus another 4 million euros conditional on meeting sporting performance targets. Essa amount refers to the acquisition of 70% of the economic rights that fully belong to Corinthians.
- Fixed value of the operation: 18 million euros (R$ 108.5 million).
- Productivity bonus: 4 million euros (R$ 24.2 million).
- Percentage under negotiation: 70% of the club’s federative rights.
- Athlete’s current contract period: Válido until December 2029.
Resistance from the black and white board of directors and the president’s stance
President Osmar Stabile has been the main coordinator of maintaining André in the main cast for the remainder of the season. In a previous attempt by Italian representatives, the president personally vetoed the young man’s departure for 17 million euros, interrupting a verbal understanding that already existed with the football department. The Corinthians leadership believes that the player’s resale potential could reach even higher levels in the coming months of competition.
The presidency’s firm stance reflects a policy of cleaning up finances without technically dismantling the team led by the technical committee. Mesmo with the need for cash flow to settle recent legal disputes, the club chose not to show any rush in completing this specific transfer. The directors assess that accepting the first improved offer could signal fragility in the Europa transfer market.
Details about the athlete’s economic rights and participation
André holds 30% of his own economic rights and has already expressed behind the scenes that he is willing to give up this share to facilitate the agreement between the institutions. Apesar of this financial flexibility on the player’s part, he assured that he does not intend to force a departure or create uncomfortable situations in the work environment. The midfielder remains focused on training and official matches, leaving bureaucratic conversations entirely to his agents and the club.
This professional stance has been praised internally, as it prevents external speculation from hindering performance on the field during the national championship. Corinthians sees the athlete’s gesture as a commitment to the institution, which gives the club even more bargaining power at the negotiation tables. If the deal is completed in the current form, Timão would receive the full value of the fixed part without having to share the percentage with the player’s staff.
André upward trajectory in professional football
Since being promoted from the youth ranks to the professional squad, André has accumulated impressive numbers in a short period of time at CT Joaquim Grava. The number 49 played 28 official games and found the net on four occasions, demonstrating an ability to attack that is unusual for midfielders of his age. Sua quick adaptation to the intense pace of elite football caught the attention of European scouts who monitor talent in América of Sul.
The player’s technical development included a significant improvement in his passing rate and defensive recovery under pressure. Esses attributes are highly valued in the Italian market, known for the tactical rigor and physical demands of central midfielders. The performance analysis carried out by Milan indicates that the young man has ideal characteristics for the game system implemented in the Italian Série.
Financial impact and planning of the Corinthians squad
The possible entry of 133 million reais into the coffers of Parque São Jorge would represent an immediate relief for several administrative fronts of the club. Corinthians recently faced unfavorable decisions in international courts and needs to honor financial commitments with other clubs abroad. Contudo, the board considers that the immediate technical loss of André would require a proportional investment to find a suitable replacement on the national market.
Strategic planning for the remainder of the year prioritizes the stability of the squad after the search for new external reinforcements has concluded. Como the club gave up names like Arthur Cabral and Renê to close the current group, the departure of an absolute starter is now seen as a sporting risk. The presidency’s advisors work with projections that the title or a good place in continental cups could further enhance the team’s young assets.
Context of international negotiations in the current window
The European market has demonstrated a recovery in the power to invest in young South American talents after periods of economic containment. Milan’s interest in André is not isolated, but is part of a project to rejuvenate the Milão team’s midfield for the coming seasons. Outras teams from Inglaterra and Espanha also carried out preliminary surveys, which justifies Corinthians’s caution in accepting the current proposal.
The Italian strategy of sending a written proposal and waiting for an official position aims to avoid auctions with other major competitors. Milan hopes to have a clear definition before the formal opening of the transfer window to plan its pre-season with the full squad. The lack of response from Corinthians is interpreted by Itália as a sign that the values may still undergo small adjustments or changes to the productivity clauses.
Contractual situation and legal protection of the player
With a contract in force until the end of 2029, Corinthians has robust legal security to conduct negotiations without the fear of losing the athlete for free. The termination fine for the foreign market is considered high, which forces any interested party to sit down to negotiate directly with the president. Essa contractual shielding allows the club to ignore proposals that do not reach the market value estimated by internal analysts.
The board also monitors player welfare to ensure that media exposure does not affect their mental health or sporting performance. Reuniões periodic meetings between the football department and André representatives are held to align the young person’s career expectations. The objective is to ensure that, regardless of the outcome of negotiations with Milan, the focus remains on delivering results within the four lines.
- Games played: 28 matches as a professional.
- Goals scored: 4 goals in official competitions.
- Assists: 2 goal passes recorded.
- Yellow cards: 5 warnings in the season.
Expectations for the next few days at Parque São Jorge
Corinthians’s silence should be broken in the coming days with a counter-proposal or a formal request for changes to some contractual clauses of the sale. The expectation of advisers linked to football is that the deal will only go through if the fixed value is raised to levels close to 20 million euros. Enquanto That said, the team’s coach continues to climb the steering wheel normally in preparatory training for the next challenges on the calendar.
Black and white fans are closely following developments in the situation on social media and specialized news portals. Existe a division between those who defend the immediate sale to pay off debts and those who prefer to see the player play for another full season at Brasil. The outcome of this negotiation will serve as a thermometer for the transfer policy of the club’s current management in relation to its main base assets.

