The search for Fluminense midfielder Andre is all but over for now after the Brazilian broke his silence about his future, insisting he is “100 per cent committed” to his club.
Jurgen Klopp had been eyeing Andre to sort out Liverpool’s problems in midfield after a tough transfer window, but the Reds had faced resistance from Fluminense for a deal.
Fluminense are mid-season and in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, which has led to the Brazilian side rejecting all offers for Andre, despite a €30m offer for their talisman.
NO GO: Reds forced to “move away” from the main market objective
Liverpool were hoping to get Andre to force a transfer, but the 22-year-old gave an interview to Brazil’s GE Globo, where he acknowledged the speculation but reiterated his concern about him missing the season at Fluminense.
“Obviously it is normal to receive proposals. Especially since the team did well and survived the Conmebol Libertadores stage at the top of Brasileirão,” he said.
“Not just for me, but it must have affected others as well. I’m happy with the suggestions received, but my thoughts today are 100% on Fluminense.
Back to the drawing board for Liverpool and Klopp
Andre’s decision to stay at Liverpool comes as a blow to Klopp, who approached the player after seeing the club’s efforts to sign Roméo Lavia and Moises Caicedo fail.
Wataru Endo was signed from Stuttgart for €20m but Liverpool were still hoping to find a longer-term solution for the 30-year-old, who made his debut in the win over Bournemouth.
Andre has established himself as one of Brazil’s most notable talents and recently made his national team debut, highlighting why he caught the eye of Liverpool. However, the midfielder, who has been at Fluminense since the age of 12, seems unwilling to turn his back on his youth club in the middle of an important season, forcing Liverpool to wait until January when the season, before making a transfer. ready.
