Corinthians confirm new deal for academy prospect | OneFootball

Corinthians announced this Monday, 25, the contract renewal of midfielder André, one of the main jewels of the black and white base. The new link of the Son of the Terrão is valid until December 31, 2029. The termination fine was set at R$ 112 million for the national market and 100 million euros for the international market.

Central do Timão had already advanced the renewal information last Friday, 22. At 19 years old, the player born in 2006 had a salary increase and therefore his fine and termination was increased. In 2025, he has only five games (all in the Sub-20), since he was recovering from a knee injury, a place that underwent surgery in March and was out of the Copinha 2025.

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A product of the club, André has been wearing the black and white shirt since he was 10 years old and has gone through all the base categories. Among his main achievements are the Paulistão Sub-17, in 2023, and the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, in 2024. In 2025, the young man started to train more frequently with the main squad.

In an interview with Corinthians TV, the number 49 celebrated the agreement: "I am very happy with this new goal achieved. Now, it's time to work so that, as soon as an opportunity arises, I can seek my place in the squad", he said.

Facing financial difficulties and with a transfer ban in effect, Corinthians has been seeking to value its base category athletes. André Luiz is well regarded by coach Dorival Júnior. The commander understands that the young man can be used as a second defensive midfielder.

Counting Sub-17 and 20, the midfielder has 80 matches (40 in each) and accumulates 41 wins, 16 draws and 23 losses with the Alvinegro Paulista shirt. In addition, he has 11 goals scored.

In addition to André, Corinthians is also in talks to renew the contracts of right-back João Vitor and forward Gui Negão, both formed in the base categories and currently integrated into the professional squad. The information was initially released by Radio Itatiaia and confirmed by the Central do Timão.

The midfielder's first experience with the professional team took place last Sunday, 24, when he joined the delegation in Timão's 3-2 victory over Vasco da Gama, at São Januário, for the Brazilian Championship.

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