Endrick: Real Madrid Announce the Signing of Brazilian Wonderkid

• Real Madrid have announced that they have signed Brazilian prodigy Endrick
• Los Blancos are aiming to continue signing talented wonderkids from Brazil
• Chelsea, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain were are some of the top European clubs interested in signing the youngster

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of 16-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick from Palmeiras.

The teenager is presently one of football's most exciting prospects, having already made his professional debut at the age of just 15 years old.

The young striker has been a subject of interest for most top European teams including Chelsea and Barcelona following his successful breakout season in the Brazilian league.

But Los Blancos have beaten the host other top European clubs to the signature of one of the most sought after teenagers in the world.

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Endrick will join Real in July 2024 when he turns 18 and stay with Palmeiras in the meantime.

As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Florentino Perez paid €60m to sign the 16-year-old striker. That could could rise to €72m if the Spanish club pay his taxes.

What Endrick said

In an interview with Palmeiras website, Endrick said, as cited by BBC:

"I thank Palmeiras, forever the club of my heart, for offering me everything necessary to become what I am today, for helping me to accomplish several of the my dreams and for respecting my desire and that of my family to make another dream come true.

"Until I join Real Madrid, I will continue to dedicate myself as I have always dedicated myself to being able to offer Palmeiras even more on the field."

Real Madrid will be hoping Endrick will follow in the footsteps of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo who both signed for the Spanish champions at a young age from the Brazilian league.

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Endrick is both the youngest player and goalscorer in Palmeiras' history.

The Brazil under-17 international has scored three goals in seven Brazilian Serie A games this season.

Barcelona eye Endrick

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Real Madrid has received good news in their pursuit of Palmeira’s young Brazilian forward, Endrick as Los Blancos hope to seal a move for the Brazilian wonderkid.

According to the Tribuna, Endrick’s father has now confirmed Real Madrid are leading the race to sign the youngster who is set to visit the club on a tour of their facilities later this month.

“We’ll travel to Madrid at the end of this month. After that conversation, Real Madrid will await a response from us to see if they should come and make a bid to Palmeiras.”