- 20 Dec 2024
CONFIRMED: Fulham continue talks with Andre over move as Fluminense await offer
Fulham continue to ponder a move for Andre Trindade as a potential replacement for Joao Palhinha, FootballTransfers can confirm.
The West London club have maintained dialogue over a possible switch for the Brazil international for the past three windows and it’s thought a departure of Palhinha could accelerate an offer.
Fulham have a long-standing interest in Andre while they see him as an ideal candidate to fulfil the No.6 role at Craven Cottage.
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Indeed, Marco Silva’s side considered acquiring the 22-year-old during the winter transfer window and they have maintained their interest as Palhinha continues to be linked with a move to Bayern.
Andre’s contract at Fluminense expires in 2026 and we are told that his current club are receptive to offers.
Fulham made a return to Andre in the January window but ultimately did not conclude a move for the youngster.
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FootballTransfers previously reported i Andre engaged in discussions with Fulham manager Silva, and was encouraged by the project on offer. Alistair Mackintosh, the club's CEO, also played a role in the negotiations, holding talks with Fluminense during his visit to Brazil following the 2023 Copa Libertadores final.
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Discussions between the player and the club progressed well but no bid was forthcoming.
Andre made his first-team debut for Fluminense midway through the 2020 season and soon became a key member of the squad.
His displays even led to Liverpool targeting him during the last summer window, but a move to Anfield broke down, too, and the club instead secured a move for Wataru Endo, who arrived from Stuttgart in August.