Memphis hails young Corinthians midfielder, urges caution on Europe move | OneFootball

In recent days, the name of the young André Luiz, 19, has gained prominence behind the scenes in the soccer market. The Corinthians midfielder was close to being negotiated with Milan, Italy, in a deal that could reach 17 million euros, approximately R$ 103 million at the current exchange rate.

Amid discussions about the possible transfer, forward Memphis Depay took to social media to comment on the matter. The number 10 responded to a post mentioning the Italian club's interest and made sure to praise his teammate's talent, emphasizing that the player should not be traded for any price.

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“André is one of the greatest talents I have seen in my career. Many clubs will be interested in our young star. So, I hope we don't pressure him to make quick money”, wrote the player on social media platform X.

The message was published in response to a post by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, internationally known for sharing information about football transfers. In the post, Romano stated that Milan does not intend to increase the previously presented offer and that if Corinthians does not accept the current terms, negotiations should be terminated.

The Corinthians board decided to reject the offer made by the Italian club. The proposal included 15 million euros fixed, about R$ 91 million, plus another 2 million euros conditional on contractual goals, approximately R$ 12.1 million.

The deal would involve 70% of the athlete's economic rights belonging to Corinthians, while André himself would give up the remaining 30% to facilitate the transfer. Even with this structure, the club's directors considered the value below expectations and decided not to proceed with the negotiations, betting that a future sale could yield higher figures.

André made his debut in Corinthians' professional team in September 2025, in a 1-0 victory over Fluminense, a match already under coach Dorival Júnior's command. Since then, the midfielder has accumulated 24 games in the black-and-white jersey, ten of them as a starter, in addition to scoring four goals. This season, the young player has gained even more space within the team and is establishing himself as one of the main promises of the Corinthians squad.

While the future remains open, André continues to work with the rest of the group for Timão's next commitment. The team returns to the field on March 11, Wednesday, when they face Coritiba at the Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship.

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