'He's gone' - Liverpool fans have Andre transfer theory after Copa Libertadores 'goodbye'

Scenes after Fluminense's Copa Libertadores triumph have sparked a theory among Liverpool supporters that this truly was Andre Trindade's farewell ahead of a winter transfer.

The Brazilian club's continental campaign has been woven to any rumour linking Andre with a transfer to lands afar, ever since the first few that sprouted back in summer.

As reported by the ECHO in August, Liverpool went as far to enter talks with their South American counterparts. Back then the answer was a resounding no, but seemingly carried the hint of 'get back to us in December' after the mission to win the coveted trophy is complete.

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There have been plenty of opportunities since for that dream to be left dead in the water, the latest being the challenge of six-time Copa Libertadores champions Boca Juniors, however the Rio de Janiero-based side overcame all that stood in their path to win last night's final 2-1 after extra-time, claiming their first title in the process.

Andre was particularly imperious in the centre of the park, but what was seen of him after the full-time whistle has been the key talking point in this hemisphere.

Coverage in the United States showed the club's manager Fernando Diniz hugging his player tightly, talking into his ear and kissing him on the cheek.

Given all that has been said over the past few months - even from the man in question as recently as last week - Reds supporters were adamant that this looked like an exchange between someone who is leaving a club he has been a part of since the age of 12, and the coach that is upset to part ways. Posting on X,