Corinthians midfielder wanted by Benfica is heading to Portugal | OneFootball

André, a Corinthians midfielder, is very close to being confirmed as a signing for a “big club in Portugal”, in a deal expected to be worth around €15 million fixed, plus €3 million in add-ons, at a time when the 19-year-old’s future appears to be all but decided.

The information was reported in Brazil. The uncertainty, however, still revolves around the identity of the Portuguese club involved. According to the same source, although there has still been no official announcement, the agreement between the player and the European club is already in place, with only the formalization between the two clubs still pending.

The outcome comes after Benfica had been identified as the main club interested in the midfielder. According to statements from the player’s representative, Diogo Silva, the Eagles did submit a concrete offer in the region of €12 million fixed, plus €3 million in bonuses, an offer that was ultimately rejected.

“Corinthians turned it down immediately and did not even want to set a price or make a counteroffer,” the agent revealed in recent comments (Read HERE). Now, with the deal already at an advanced stage, the young Brazilian is preparing to make the leap to European football.

In the new 2026 season, wearing the Corinthians shirt, André - valued at €16 million - has featured on 29 occasions: eight in the Campeonato Paulista, 14 in the Brasileirão, one in the Supercopa do Brasil, one in the Copa do Brasil and five in the Libertadores. All told, the player has racked up 2,102 minutes on the pitch, where he has already scored five goals.

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