'Jurgen Klopp is exceptional', Liverpool transfer target admits
Suraj Radia
- 4 Nov 2023 10:02 CDT
- 4 min read
Fluminense midfielder Andre has admitted he has been following Liverpool’s games and praised the work of Jurgen Klopp amid speculation he could be moving to the Premier League in January.
The 22-year-old will feature for Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final this weekend, having opted to reject interest from Europe in the summer in order to remain in Brazil until the end of their season.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Andre and reportedly attempted to sign him in the summer, while Arsenal have also been touted as a potential destination.
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The Brazilian insisted he was living his dream with Fluminense and had no desire to think past the final but he revealed he had been keeping an eye on Liverpool and Klopp as well.
“I don’t like to project the future much,” Andre told AS via Sport Witness. “I have been at Fluminense for 10 years, I have a contract and I am very happy here. Reaching the final of the Libertadores is a childhood dream.
“I follow the games a bit and I know that Klopp’s work is exceptional. Without a doubt, he is a great coach, very intelligent and successful. But right now, my coach is [Fernando] Diniz.”
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Andre also spoke to The Guardian where he outlined his admiration for the Premier League, having been told by Fluminense that he could leave in January if he wanted.
“I follow the Premier League a lot,” Andre said. “It’s a very competitive league that demands a lot from players. But today my dream is to live day by day here in Fluminense.
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“I don’t know what will happen in the future; I have a long contract at Fluminense and I really like being here. It’s been 10 years already so it’s where I feel at home.
🔴🇧🇷 Fluminense’s André on Liverpool bid in August: “It was just something I couldn't refuse, the club, the league…”.
“Every player dreams of playing at such a club. I decided to keep my word and stay”.
“If I've accepted that offer, I’d not feel 100% comfortable with myself”. pic.twitter.com/o2ni6eFzKi— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2023
“I’m still young, only 22 years old, so there’s no need for me to think too far ahead. I just need to keep doing my best, try to win this trophy and then see what happens at the end of the season.”
