In a surprising shift, reports from Italy indicate that Milan has halted negotiations with Corinthians for midfielder André after their latest offer was declined.
The situation has left even the Rossoneri puzzled, as they believed they had reached an agreement with the Brazilian club for €17m including add-ons.
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However, Corinthians President Osmar Stabile outright rejected this proposal, insisting on a significantly higher fee.
Milan Frustrated with André Situation
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 23: Andre of Corinthians controls the ball against Gabriel Barbosa of Cruzeiro during a match between Cruzeiro and Corinthians as part of the Brasileirao 2025 at Mineirão Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images)
According to ESPN Brasil, a new bid was submitted today, amounting to €18m with an additional €4m contingent on performance-related bonuses, bringing the total to €22m.
Shortly after this news emerged, MilanNews reported that the backlash from Corinthians was so severe that Milan decided to abandon the pursuit altogether.
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The club’s management has expressed frustration over the disorganized manner in which Corinthians has handled the negotiations, especially since they believed an agreement had been reached weeks prior.
The 19-year-old midfielder has drawn comparisons to Atalanta’s current star Ederson and was so enthusiastic about joining San Siro that he offered to relinquish the 30 percent transfer fee he would have received.