Fluminense trigger buy option to keep academy gem eyed for U17 World Cup | OneFootball

Fluminense has completed the permanent signing of defensive midfielder Andrey, one of the standout players from the club’s youth academy. On loan from Nova Iguaçu until June this year, the player had his purchase option exercised by Tricolor and signed a contract running until June 2029.

The loan deal was set to expire this month, but Fluminense’s board decided to invest in keeping the player, who is regarded as one of the top prospects from Xerém. The news of the transfer was first reported by ge.

Andrey is enjoying an excellent season. The defensive midfielder was one of three Fluminense players called up for the Brazilian Under-17 national team’s preparation period and is among the candidates to play in the U-17 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 19 to December 13.

In addition to Andrey, attacking midfielder Gabriel Justen and left-back Richard Wendel were also called up for the Under-17 national team’s commitments.

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