SUMMARY
- Real Madrid brought Endrick from Brazilian side Palmeiras in the year 2022, but the player would make his debut 2 years later in 2024.
- Endrick has said that playing for Real Madrid has been his lifelong dream.
Endrick is just a few months away from making his debut for Real Madrid. The 17-year-old signed for ‘Los Blancos’ in 2022. But had to wait until the summer of 2024 to wear the iconic white kit of Real Madrid. FIFA does not allow foreign players to move abroad before turning 18. Endrick’s arrival is another for Real Madrid fans, who are enjoying a young and exciting team.
The Brazilian youngster has been integral to the success of Palmeiras in the 2023 season. Endrick scored 11 goals in 31 appearances in the Brazilian Serie A to win the club’s second consecutive Brazilian League trophy.
⚪️ Endrick: “I am very excited to play with Real Madrid shirt. It’s a dream I’ve had since I was little, to be part of Real Madrid”.
“In football you have to be cold, I am. From a very young age I have had to show that I am not afraid of anyone”, told Marca. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/tSOhqgm82f
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 24, 2023
In doing so, he broke numerous records. The 17-year-old became the first player in the history of Palmeiras to win a trophy at every age level. Endrick also broke a record held by Brazil’s all-time scorer Neymar Jr. and moved closer to Ronaldo Nazario.
Endrick’s exploits in Brazil are a beam of hope for ‘Los Blancos’. The 14-time UEFA Champions League winners boast an exciting team of skillful young talents. If the club adds Endrick to the mix, then Real Madrid will have a formidable squad.
At 17 years old, Endrick has never not won the league title.
◉ 2022 Série A: 307 minutes, 3 goals
◉ 2023 Série A: 1559 minutes, 11 goalsWill he make it a hat-trick before joining Real Madrid? 😎 pic.twitter.com/gb9uoVwQMo
— Squawka (@Squawka) December 7, 2023
Even the player himself seems impatient to play at the iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Endrick has publicly expressed his desire to wear the white kit of the Spanish giants. The Brazilian said, “I am very excited to play with a Real Madrid shirt. It’s a dream I’ve had since I was little, to be part of Real Madrid”. “In soccer, you have to be cold, I am. From a very young age I have had to show that I am not afraid of anyone.”
Endrick has come a long way to play for Europe’s elite club. The 17-year-old has shown indomitable mental strength to overcome adversaries in his career.
Endrick attends Real Madrid’s La Liga fixture against Villareal CF
The Brazilian visited the club in December 2023 just a few days after lifting the Brazilian League title. Endrick had a look at the club stadiums and the facilities. He also got an opportunity to meet his future manager, Carlo Ancelotti, and greeted his fellow countryman Rodrygo among other team members of the club. He attended his future club’s 4-1 victory against Villareal CF in a La Liga game held on December 18, 2023.
🏠👀 ¡Visita especial!
🇧🇷 @Endrick
📍 #RMCity pic.twitter.com/wls83p3vYp— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) December 16, 2023
In an interview with The Athletic, Endrick raved about his dream of playing for ‘Los Blancos’. The Brazilian looks very enthusiastic at the prospect of playing for the 14-time European Champions. Endrick said:
“My dream has always been Real Madrid, since I was a kid, because my dad was always a fan, and so was I. Now I am 17 years old and have four titles with Palmeiras. That’s what I’m really proud of. “In Madrid, I would like to win five Champions League titles and La Liga 10 times!”
The 17-year-old would find the company of his compatriots Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, which would make it easy for him to settle at the club. Should Endrick maintain his fitness and keep his head down, Real Madrid fans might be looking at a future club legend.