Corinthians duo among most valuable under-21s in Brazil and Argentina | OneFootball

According to Meu Timao, a CIES Football Observatory list ranks Corinthians pair André Luiz and Gui Negão among the most valuable under-21s in Brazil and Argentina.

Midfielder André Luiz, 20, is sixth at approximately €16.2 million, about R$95.6 million. Centre-forward Gui Negão, 19, is seventh on €15.7 million, a little over R$92.6 million.

The top three comprises Álvaro Montoro of Botafogo on €37.4 million, Keny Arroyo of Cruzeiro on €30.7 million and River Plate’s Tobías Andrade on €25.1 million. The methodology factors player profile, performance, contract, club finances and market context.

In March, André Luiz came close to joining Milan for €17 million before president Osmar Stabile blocked the deal during the exchange of contract drafts. In August, late in the Premier League window, Nottingham Forest showed interest and signalled a bid, but no agreement was reached, with Corinthians seeking up to £15 million, about R$105 million at the time.

Gui Negão was targeted by Le Mans for a loan with option to buy. Erzurumspor of Türkiye and Las Palmas of Spain also made approaches, and the forward stayed at Parque São Jorge.

André Luiz is a regular under Fernando Diniz, with 37 appearances and five goals. Gui Negão has 20 games, nine starts, and two goals. Both came through Corinthians’ academy.

Source: Meu Timao

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