Corinthians midfielder on European interest, keeps future open | OneFootball

Defensive midfielder André Luiz has been the subject of speculation involving Milan in recent weeks. On Monday, ESPN reported that the Italian club had sent Corinthians a new offer, with higher figures, aiming to sign the player in the next transfer window. The following day, however, Italian media outlets indicated that the interest had come to an end.

Even amid the rumors, the midfielder addressed the issue and made it clear that he prefers not to get directly involved in negotiations, choosing instead to stay focused on his performances on the pitch. He emphasized that the talks are the responsibility of his agent, Diogo Silva. A starter for the team, André is even expected to play this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. against Fluminense at the Maracanã, in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship.

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“As for that, I’m very relaxed, very calm about it. I don’t dwell on it. I’m thinking about Corinthians, 100% here at Corinthians. I leave that to Corinthians and my agents, to see what is best for the club and what is best for me,” André said in an interview with ESPN.

In addition to Milan’s interest, the player has also attracted attention from other European teams. Italian journalist Matteo Moretto revealed that Atlético de Madrid has already sought information from Corinthians, while Benfica has also started monitoring the player’s situation.

Even so, the defensive midfielder stressed that he views the situation calmly and with confidence in the future: “It’s good. If it’s meant to be at Milan, it will be. If it’s meant to be at another club, it will be at another club. I leave it in God’s hands so He can guide it in the best way,” the player added.

Milan has reportedly already made at least two attempts to sign the player. The first offer, rejected by Corinthians, was around 17 million euros (about R$104 million at the exchange rate at the time), with 15 million fixed and 2 million in bonuses, for 70% of the player’s economic rights. The most recent offer, according to ESPN, could reach 22 million euros (approximately R$133 million), with 18 million guaranteed and another 4 million tied to targets, also for 70% of the rights.

If the São Paulo club accepts the terms, the transfer should only take place in the second half of the year, with the opening of the international window, scheduled in Brazil between July 20 and September 11.

André Luiz made his professional debut in September 2025, in a 1-0 win over Fluminense, already under Dorival Júnior. Since then, he has made 28 appearances, 14 of them as a starter, and scored four goals. This season, the defensive midfielder has taken on an even bigger role and established himself as one of the key names in the black-and-white squad.

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