Andre Confirms Liverpool Offer, Rejects Move in Favour of January Switch
Fluminense midfielder Andre has confirmed an offer from a “big European club,” known to be Liverpool, which he turned down in favour of a January switch. The 22-year-old Brazil international was subject of an enquiry from the Reds during the summer transfer window, with an offer worth around £25.6 million being rejected by Fluminense, who were unwilling to sell mid-season.
Andre spoke to the official CONMEBOL channel ahead of the Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors on November 4 and confirmed the story. He said: “There’s a lot of things in the last window that I didn’t talk about it. It was really [an offer] I couldn’t refuse, the club, the league. Every player dreams to play for a big European club, [in a] big European league.”
The midfielder decided to stay with Fluminense and honour his word to manager Fernando Diniz, who wanted him to stay until the end of the year. Andre added: “I decided to keep my word and stay, because when the January window closed, [manager Fernando] Diniz told me he wanted me until the end of the year. We didn’t know an offer like that would appear, and no matter what, I’d stay until December. Months passed by, and in the European summer window, we were in the round of 16 of [the Copa] Libertadores. It was a really hard decision. I think that if I’d have accepted that offer, I don’t know if I’d feel 100 percent comfortable with myself. Because I gave my word to Diniz, and he values your word a lot, the honesty. He always says that when we do the things the right way, good things happen.”
Liverpool are expected to return with a new approach for Andre in January, by which point he will be in his mid-season break and hopefully with a Copa Libertadores winner’s medal. Andre is “100 percent comfortable” with his choice to turn down a summer move, admitting “a lot of things can happen” this winter. He said: “Our team could have been knocked out in the round of 16. I had to take the decision. Now, getting to the final, everyone will say I made the right decision. I think it was a loyalty gesture of staying and trying to win the Libertadores, so it was not important if we stayed [in it] or not, I’m 100 percent comfortable in making the decision to stay. Now we have to do everything to win this title, and by the end of the year, I don’t know exactly what will happen. A lot of things can happen, but I’m sure that, being here, knowing everything went right, helped me a lot as a person, and also helped my career. I got all the national team call-ups for the year, so I think that, as Diniz said, when we do the right things, be loyal and honest, good things always happen.”
The Impact of Andre’s Decision
Andre’s decision to turn down Liverpool’s offer in favour of staying with Fluminense has had a major impact on his career and personal development. The midfielder is now in line for a Copa Libertadores winner’s medal and has earned himself numerous national team call-ups as a result of his loyalty and commitment to his club.
It is unclear what will happen in January when Liverpool are expected to return with a new approach for Andre. However, he is confident that he has made the right decision and is looking forward to seeing what the future holds for him.
Why Liverpool Wanted Andre
Liverpool were keen on signing Andre due to his tenacious midfield style and impressive technical ability. The 22-year-old is known for his strong tackling ability and his ability to read the game quickly and accurately. He is also adept at playing both attacking and defensive roles in midfield and has been compared to fellow Brazilian international Fabinho due to his all-round ability.
Andre has also been praised for his leadership qualities and his ability to inspire those around him with his work ethic and determination. He is seen as an ideal signing for Liverpool due to his age and potential for development under Jurgen Klopp’s guidance.
Conclusion
Andre has made a brave decision to turn down Liverpool’s offer in favour