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Wolves midfielder Andre has admitted he turned down ‘life-changing money’ to join Liverpool from Fluminense before he moved to Molineux.
The Brazilian was very highly-rated in his home country, and he had been regularly linked with a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool and Fulham known to be among Andre’s admirers.
However, he had to wait to get his chance to move to England, with Wolves ultimately sealing a deal for the defensive midfielder in the summer of 2024.
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Andre reveals he rejected huge Liverpool offer
Yet, things could have been very different for the player, as he has told Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte that he could have moved to Anfield.
Andre explained that the Reds made a huge offer, both to him in terms of wages, and the bid to Fluminense, in a bid to entice him to Europe for the first time in his career. But, having given his word to his boyhood club, he vowed to stay to play in the Copa Libertadores if they rejected it.
“At the start of 2023, some offers came in, around €15m (£13.1m) or €17m (£14.8m). We decided to renew my contract early that year. I gave my word that if I was going to leave, it would only be at the end of the year, after the Libertadores.
“We weren’t expecting Liverpool to come in. It was an offer you couldn’t refuse. €34.5m (£30m), and I had the personal offer in my hands. It was life-changing money. I spoke a lot with Diniz (Fluminense manager) and told him: ‘We had an agreement, and I’ll only leave if the club puts its foot down and says it has to sell.”
Andre has shown loyalty to Fluminense and Wolves in his career
Pleasingly for Andre, his decision to stay at Fluminense did pay off in the sense that they managed to win the Copa Libertadores for the first time ever that season.
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So, he has etched his name into their history, and whilst some will see Liverpool and Europe as a step-up, that will no doubt be a moment he cherishes when he looks back on his career.
As fans, we often demand loyalty from players, so Andre’s decision to stay with the club that is close to his heart for football reasons over financial gain should be applauded.
Similarly, his decision to sign a new contract at Wolves following relegation can’t have benefited him financially, but it was another example of the midfielder showing loyalty to a club.
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Again, that shouldn’t be criticised, and it’s why Andre is so popular among the Wolves supporters, and it’s certainly something that was appreciated.
Andre will be key to Wolves’ promotion push this season
Obviously, that loyalty won’t last forever, and the reality is that if Wolves don’t win promotion this season, it’s highly likely that Andrew will depart, although the club may also need that from a financial perspective as well.
But, the only concern right now for the player and Wolves is to win promotion, and there will be a belief that they can bounce back at the first attempt this season.
If Cesar Peixoto’s side are to do that, Andre will be key, as he is a very influential player in the XI from his deep-lying midfield role.
The boss has faced some criticism for the lack of support around Andre, but the Brazilian is crucial with how he wins the ball back, and how he sets the tempo with his ability on the ball.