SUMMARY
- Endrick is the new sensation coming out of the Brazilian League. The 17-year-old will soon realize his dream of playing for Real Madrid.
- soccer fans have agreed in unison that Real Madrid has signed a very important player for the future.
Endrick is the new sensation coming out of the Brazilian League. The 17-year-old will soon realize his dream of playing for Real Madrid. ‘Los Blancos’ purchased Endrick from Brazilian Serie A team Palmeiras in December 2022. However, the increased competition for the Brazilian’s signature and Endrick’s huge potential meant Real Madrid had to dig deep in their pockets to land him.
OFFICIAL: Brazilian forward Endrick will join Real Madrid in July 2024 when he turns 18.
Real’s next phenom 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/dykmQebz23
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 15, 2022
Endrick is a very dynamic attacker who plays with the signature Brazilian flare. The energetic youth mixes his immaculate technique with his blistering speed and raw strength to deceive the defense. Therefore, soccer fans have agreed in unison that Real Madrid has signed a very important player for the future.
Endrick is the 4th most expensive teenage transfer in soccer history
Real Madrid faced heavy competition from some of the world’s biggest clubs that have great financial backing. Clubs like Paris Saint Germain and Chelsea were reportedly very interested in signing the Brazilian teenager. Therefore, Palmeiras’ asking price for Endrick was an exorbitant one, that forced Real Madrid to break the bank. ‘Los Blancos’ reportedly paid $63.6 million and an additional $12.7 in taxes for the Brazilian.
Endrick celebrated his goal for Brazil by holding up a picture of him and his girlfriend 🫡❤️
(via @Endrick) pic.twitter.com/7F8nxs2XnN
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 27, 2024
This makes him the 4th most expensive teenager in the history of soccer behind the likes of Kylian Mbappe, and the Portuguese Joao Felix. Palmeiras believes that the young Brazilian is the only player in their history to have won a trophy at every age group for the club.
Endrick had signed a deal valid until the end of the 2026/27 season with an option to extend it until the year 2030. However, the 17-year-old will only join the club ahead of the 24/25 season when he turns 18.
Why hasn’t the Brazilian played for Real Madrid yet?
Endrick signed for ‘Los Blancos’ way back in December 2022 and it would take him another 3/2 half years to make his debut for the 14-time UEFA Champions League winners. However, he wasn’t on loan at a different club or anything. Rather, it is a ruling by the soccer’s highest governing body that has delayed the union between Real Madrid and Endrick. FIFA mandates that international transfers for soccer players are allowed for only those who are older than 18 years.
FIFA has made its stance very clear on transfer regulations. The Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players (RSTP) states: “These regulations lay down global and binding rules concerning the status of players, their eligibility to participate in organized football, and their transfer between clubs belonging to different associations”
🇧🇷 Endrick became the 4th youngest in history to debut with Brazil, the youngest since 1966.
1️⃣ Pelé
2️⃣ Edu
3️⃣ Coutinho
4️⃣🆕 EndrickThis happens with future Real Madrid striker aged 17 years, 3 months, 26 days. pic.twitter.com/rKZls4kVGG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 17, 2023
Endrick therefore, has to wait until the age of 18 to move to Real Madrid in 2024. However, he didn’t have to wait so long to etch his name in the history books. The former Palmeiras player is the fourth youngest Brazilian player to debut for the national team.
He broke the record when he made his debut for Brazil against Colombia in a 2-1 loss for the Selecao in November 2023. Endrick also became the second-highest scorer U-17 scorer in the Brazilian league breaking the record set by Neymar Jr. The Real Madrid fans look very excited to welcome their young Brazilian prince.