Media watchAndre Trindade has 'verbal agreement' for transfer as Liverpool wait in wings
On Saturday the defensive midfielder played the entire 120-minute blockbuster that was the 2023 Copa Libertadores final. The Tricolor were forced into extra-time by Boca Juniors in their home city of Rio de Janeiro, though a winner for Fluminense and a red card for each team in the decisive 30 minutes ensured the Brazilians claimed the first title in their history.
After 18 months' worth of scouting missions and plenty of transfer talk, the match was closely watched by Liverpool supporters. The ECHO reported the club's interest at the start of August, which came from discussions over the 22-year-old, though it was clear it would be an impossible deal to complete with Andre deemed integral to the club's chances in the continental competition.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
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