Holder in the last two games of the Brazilian team, the defender ALEXSANDRO RIBEIROdo Lilletends to be highlighted in the European market in this half of the year.
First summoned by Carlo Ancelottithe 25 -year -old defender took advantage of the chances: he was a starter in the victories about Ecuador and Paraguayfor the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. It showed security, good ball output and understood well with Marquinhosforming the new team of quarterback.
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The call did not come for nothing. Alexsandro was one of Lille’s defensive pillars last season of Ligue 1, where he formed a pair with the Frenchman Bafodé Diakité. Now, with the mid -year transfer window approaching, the Brazilian’s name begins to circulate in the market.
Where will Alexsandro go?
English analysts pointed to Alexsandro as a good option for West Ham e Tottenham, Clubs that had disappointing performance in the season and seek reinforcements for the defensive sector.
Who actually monitors the situation is the Romawhich flirted with the possibility of a loan with purchase option at the beginning of the year, according to Italian vehicles. The possibility was again ventilated after the good phase of the Brazilian, but, so far, no advance.
Nothing concrete, however, was released involving Alexsandro’s name in the current transfer window. The defender has been widely praised on social networks and being a prominent expert and the desire of European club fans.
“Não sei por que Alexsandro Ribeiro não foi ligado concretamente a nenhum clube ou time de alto nível por lá. Pelo menos, não me deparei com nenhum rumor. Suas estatísticas parecem sólidas com a bola. Embora eu só o tenha observado um pouco, ele também parecia sólido e confiável defensivamente. Além disso, para mim, as duas características que se destacam são: – Habilidades com a bola – Força em duelos aéreos – Dois pés Isso o torna uma escolha sensata, Experienced and complete for many teams, “said a profile.
Not sure why Alexsandro Ribeiro hasn’t been concretely linked to any top-level clubs or teams in and around there. At least, I’ve not come across any rumors.
His stats look solid with the ball. Albeit I have only watched him a little bit, he looked solid and reliable… https://t.co/hCqdFniNms pic.twitter.com/Kl2mGgslP9
– Fahd (@Fahdahmed987) June 2, 2025
The @alexbrkr profile, at the service of The Ahtletic, one of the most renowned sports sites in the world, said Alexsandro as his “favorite defender who is not yet in a big club” and mentioned that the defender would be a good option for Tottenham.
ICYMI: I have found my favourite centre-back not already at a super club. His name is Alexsandro Ribeiro, playing at Lille 🇫🇷
Oh, and I think he’d be pretty good at Tottenham 👍🏻pic.twitter.com/gBwh6cnDg1
— Alex (@AlexanderBrkr) January 15, 2025
Sale in cash?
Although Lille has not received offers so far, the tendency is for the club to negotiate at least One of his defenders In this window to make a box. According to France’s “Foot Mercado”, the climate evaluates Alexsandro and Diakité, 24 years old, They are valued and can yield good amounts.
Even to anticipate the departure of Alexsandro or Diakité, Lille is eyeing Braga’s defender, Sikou Niakaté (25), according to the “Foot Mercado”. The Portuguese club wants more than € 10 million for the defender.
With contract until 2028 and market value at the house 30 million eurosAlexsandro is seen as a valued asset – even more now, with the status of holder of the selection.
Alexsandro: career and trajectory
Revealed by Resetwhich still has 1% of the player’s economic rights, Alexsandro went through the base of the Flemishwhere he played alongside Vinícius Júnior and won state titles. After being dismissed, he returned to Resende, went through smaller clubs in Portugal – Praiense, Blackberry e Chaves – Until it reached Lille in 2022.
In an interview with “ge.globo”the defender talked about the emotion of the call and made it clear that it is not just intended to participate:
“I don’t want to get to the selection for a walk… I want to write my story, to stuck my name inside and be big also in the selection.”
He also said that he learned of Anchelotti’s interest even before the call:
“In the first pre-ristor, I had hope. Now it was much bigger, especially when I learned that Ancelotti contacted my president …”
Alexsandro also showed total focus on what ahead:
“I want to grab this opportunity… work already thinking about the World Cup.”
