Milan may need to appeal to FIFA if reports are true that Corinthians are attempting to hinder the €17 million acquisition of 19-year-old midfielder André.
The news broke via ESPN Brasil over the weekend, indicating that both clubs were nearing a complete agreement set for July 1.
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The deal is expected to be worth at least €12 million with additional bonuses, although most sources estimate it closer to €15 million plus €2 million in add-ons.
André keen on joining Milan
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 13: André of Corinthians is challenged for the ball by Julio Fidelis of Fluminense during the match between Fluminense and Corinthians as part of Brasileirao 2025 at Maracana Stadium on September 13, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Despite this, Brazilian reports suggest that Corinthians President Osmar Stabile is hesitating and is not ready to approve the deal.
Coach Dorival Junior is also publicly opposed to the transfer, believing the asking price undervalues the player’s talent.
CURITIBA, BRAZIL – FEBRUARY 19: Memphis Depay of Corinthians celebrates with André after their victory against Athletico Paranaense as part of Brasileirao 2026 at Arena da Baixada on February 19, 2026, in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Heuler Andrey/Getty Images)
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If the situation continues, La Gazzetta dello Sport warns that Milan and the player, whose full name is André Luiz Santos Dias, may need to seek FIFA’s intervention to resolve the matter.
They report that the necessary paperwork has already been prepared by Corinthians’ legal team, so if the deal doesn’t proceed, they are looking for some form of compensation.