Benfica close to sealing their first signing for €15m | OneFootball

Benfica are very close to completing the signing of André, a midfielder from Corinthians. The youngster is regarded as one of the biggest gems at the São Paulo club and could now be on his way to Europe. It is worth noting that Rádio Craque Neto had already revealed that the footballer was practically signed by one of the Portuguese league’s big three.

According to information reported by Sport TV, the Eagles are preparing to invest around €15 million to sign the Brazilian player. The deal becomes even more significant given the strong international competition.

Milan also tried to secure André’s services and submitted an offer in the region of €15 million. However, the transfer ultimately did not go through due to the intervention of the Corinthians hierarchy, led by Osmar Stábile.

According to reports published in Brazil, the president of “Timão” chose to block the move after hearing the opinion of Dorival Júnior, then the coach of the São Paulo club at the time. The manager considered André a key part of the club’s sporting project and convinced the board to reject the Italian offer.

In the 2026 season, wearing the Corinthians shirt, André - valued at €16 million - made 29 appearances: eight in the Campeonato Paulista, 14 in the Brasileirão, one in the Supercopa do Brasil, one in the Copa do Brasil and five in the Libertadores. In total, the player has accumulated 2,102 minutes on the pitch, scoring five goals so far.

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