Memphis hails young Corinthians midfielder wanted by Milan | OneFootball

Memphis Depay, forward for Corinthians, took to social media to praise the young midfielder André. The Corinthians’ gem has attracted interest from Milan, but Timão is resisting the player’s departure.

The Dutchman responded to a post by journalist Fabrizio Romano, who reported that the Italian club does not intend to improve its offer for André’s transfer. In his message, Memphis made a point of highlighting his teammate’s potential and also expressed concern about a possible premature sale.

“André is one of the greatest talents I’ve seen in my career. Many clubs will want our young star. So, I hope we don’t sell him in a rush just to make quick money. He is a player who is worth a lot of money, honestly,” said Corinthians’ number 10.

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Osmar Stabile blocks the transfer

The president of Corinthians chose not to sign the contract that would seal the player’s transfer to the Italian club. The deal was well advanced last Saturday, but negotiations took a new turn with the president’s refusal this Sunday.

Milan offered 17 million euros (R$ 103 million at the current exchange rate) for 70% of the player’s rights, with 15 million euros as a fixed amount and another 2 million if certain goals are met while still at Corinthians. The remaining 30% belongs to the midfielder. Timão would also retain 20% of any future profit, and he would only travel to Italy in the middle of the year.

André’s rise

Having come up through Timão’s youth academy, André has been gaining ground in Dorival Júnior’s team since last year and has established himself as a starter this season. In total, he has played 23 matches for the black-and-white club, scoring four goals.

The midfielder’s contract with Corinthians is valid until the end of 2029. The release clause for foreign clubs is 100 million euros (R$ 606 million at the current exchange rate).

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