Author: Soorya G
Fulham have turned their attention to Fluminense’s coveted talent, André, by expressing their keen interest in acquiring him for the upcoming Premier League season. The English club, which has long admired André’s skills, intends to rekindle negotiations with Fluminense, after a failed attempt earlier this year with an offer of almost 20 million euros. Fulham manager Marco Silva sees André as the perfect signing to form a midfield trio with Harrison Reed and João Palhinha.
However, securing André’s services represents a formidable challenge. The young midfielder’s reputation has grown enormously over the course of his career, earning him a coveted call-up to the Brazilian national team, where he made his debut in a match against Senegal in June. Fulham’s top executives have already begun discussions with Fluminense to reach an acceptable figure to negotiate the transfer.
André’s prowess has been attracting attention from all over Europe for some time, with Liverpool and Barcelona having already shown an interest in acquiring his talents during recent transfer windows. At just 21 years of age, André plays a key role in the Fluminense team due to his supreme ability to orchestrate the midfield. He has an impressive pass success rate in the 90s, the highest in the Brasileirão. A recent standout performance against Internacional in Porto Alegre was an example of his talent, accumulating a perfect percentage of long passes.
Hailing from the city of Ibirataia, André is highly regarded as a versatile midfielder on the English soccer scene, due to his flexibility to play in different roles in the engine room. Comparisons have been made with French legend N’Golo Kante, after his ball recovery statistics were among the best in South America.
Meanwhile, Fluminense are hoping to get a significant fee for the Brazilian, who looks set to travel to England. Negotiations between Fulham and Fluminense are still in the early stages, and no concrete offer has been made so far. André’s remarkable talent and consistent performances have attracted the attention of soccer enthusiasts around the world, making him an attractive prospect for clubs looking to bolster their midfield ranks.