Milan wait for Corinthians man André as Rossoneri weigh up legal action if Brazilians pull plug
Milan are in an uncomfortable state of limbo over the proposed transfer of teenage midfielder André from Corinthians, with a deal that appeared to be done now hanging in the balance due to a sudden change of heart from the Brazilian club’s president.
According to Sky Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Milan and Corinthians had reached a full agreement on the transfer of the 19-year-old, with the fee structured at €15 million plus €2 million in bonuses, covering 70% of the player’s economic rights.
André himself had given his blessing to the move, even agreeing to waive his personal entitlement to the remaining 30% of his own rights, a significant concession that underlined his eagerness to make the switch.
However, after documents had been exchanged and signatures obtained, Corinthians president Osmar Stabile has since asked for more time to consider whether to proceed, throwing the entire operation into doubt.
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It is an awkward and frustrating situation for Milan, who believed the deal to be concluded.
The Rossoneri are now monitoring developments closely and awaiting a definitive answer in the coming days.
Should Stabile ultimately decide to pull the plug, Milan are understood to be considering referring the matter to FIFA, given that the club are believed to hold signed documentation from Corinthians’ own legal department.
That route would be pursued not to force the transfer through, but to seek financial compensation should the deal collapse entirely.
For now, Milan wait, with patience running thin.