Andrew’s cousin surprised by Flamengo offer, 3 clubs interested | OneFootball

Andrew landed in Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday (13) to undergo medical examinations

The goalkeeper Andrew is leaving Gil Vicente (POR) to sign with Flamengo after medical examinations this Tuesday (13). The Brazilian athlete, however, did not expect to receive an offer from the Most Beloved, according to Leandro Ventura, the player's cousin.

— He (Andrew) did not expect a proposal from Flamengo. Besides Flamengo, Bragantino, Bahia, and Botafogo also made offers -, highlighted Leandro, to Coluna do Fla, at Galeão airport while waiting for his relative.

See video of Andrew's cousin:

https://twitter.com/rodrigolima93_/status/2011248559258214520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

"So, did Flamengo outsmart Botafogo?

The 24-year-old goalkeeper is a revelation from Botafogo, but even with a proposal to return to his original club, he preferred Mengão. “Flamengo is the biggest club in Brazil and one of the biggest in the world,” said Andrew in an interview with ‘Record de Portugal’, this Tuesday (13).

Besides Botafogo, the wall played for Maranhão Atlético on loan in 2020, when he participated in the Campeonato Maranhense. Finally, the goalkeeper transferred to Gil Vicente in 2021, where he played until this season.

How much did Flamengo pay to get Andrew?

Initially, Andrew would arrive at Flamengo at no cost after the end of the European season in June. After all, the contract between the goalkeeper and Gil Vicente (POR) would soon end, allowing for a pre-contract with the Most Beloved.

However, the Portuguese team accepted the red-and-black offer for immediate release, valued at 1.5 million euros (R$ 9.4 million at the current exchange rate), plus a 10% stake in a future sale. The new reinforcement will have a four-year contract with Flamengo.

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