Corinthians renew with young midfielder impressing Dorival | OneFootball

Corinthians announced on Monday afternoon the contract renewal with young defensive midfielder André Luiz, 19, a product of the club's youth categories. The bond was extended until December 2029.

"I'm very happy with this new goal achieved. Now, it's time to work so that when an opportunity arises, I can seek my space in the squad," said the Filho do Terrão.

At Corinthians since he was ten years old, André went through all the youth categories of the club. He was part of the conquest of the Paulistão sub-17 in 2023 and the Copinha in 2024. The player's termination fine is R$ 112 million for the national market and 100 million euros (R$ 628.9 million) for the international market.

This season, the youngster has been training occasionally with the main team and has been drawing the attention of Dorival Júnior. He was even related to the game against Vasco, last Sunday, at São Januário, for the Brazilian Championship.

Facing the absences of André Carrillo and José Martínez due to injury, André Luiz may soon have a chance among the professionals. In addition to him, Corinthians also wants to renew the contracts of striker Gui Negão and right-back João Vitor 'Jacaré'.

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