The signing of Endrick and his words: “I am very grateful to God but I have my feet on the ground”.

After not only a few negotiations, Endrick finally became a Madrid player. The young Brazilian who is looking forward to follow the footsteps of his Brazilian idols who played with the best clubs of Europe and climbed to the highest mountains of success. With a signing like this, Real Madrid will have the future of the offensive line secured maybe for another decade, with the well experienced youngsters like Vini and Rodrygo who are already making history with the Royal Team.

On December 15, everything was made official and Real Madrid released an update in the official website and social medias, writing: “Real Madrid C. F., Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, and Endrick and his family have reached an agreement that allows the player to join Real Madrid when he reaches legal age in July 2024. Until then, Endrick will continue training with S. E. Palmeiras. The player will travel to Madrid in the upcoming days to visit our club's facilities”.

A closer look to the youngster

Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa (Brasilia; 21/07/2006) is one of the emerging stars of world football. At the tender age of 16, the forward has already lifted the league title with Palmeiras and has been voted the most promising player in the Brazilian championship. Additionally, he has already broken several club records for his age. He is the youngest player in the history of Palmeiras to have debuted with the first team (at 16 years, two months and 15 days) and to have scored (16 years, three months and four days). Also, he is the only player to have picked up trophies at every level of the club.

Endrick has enjoyed a stellar 2022. Apart from the Brazilian League (where, at just 16 years of age, he scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist in 7 games), he clinched the São Paulo Junior Cup, where he received the best player award, the U-20 Brazilian League and the U-17 Brazilian Cup, scoring decisive goals in all of them. Trained in the youth system of Palmeiras since 2016 (when he was 10 years old), and international U-17 with Brazil, he also boasts the U-11, U-13, U-15 (on 2 occasions) and U-20 Paulista Championship in his impressive trophy cabinet.

His words

After participating in a traditional charity match organized every year by Brazil legend Zico, Endrick discussed about his decision to sign for LaLiga Santander giants Real Madrid. As mentioned by Real Madrid, the Brazilian prodigy is set to join Los Blancos from Palmeiras when he turns 18 in 2024. Legends Savio, Djalminha and Dejan Petkovic were among the former players in attendance, with Endrick netting three goals in front of more than 60,000 fans at the stands. After the match, Endrick gave an interview to MARCA to discuss his move to Real Madrid, his idols and the players who advised him before he put pen to paper on a deal with Los Blancos.

His happiness after the announcement of the signing by Real Madrid: “I am very happy, I am very grateful to God but I have my feet on the ground. I haven't won anything yet. I thank God a lot for the present. The future belongs only to God. In 2024, when I go to Real Madrid, I hope to have a good time. At the moment I am at Palmeiras, but I will be supporting from afar. May Vinicius, who is my friend, have a great season, Eder [Militao], Rodry[go Goes]... and may Real Madrid win more Champions Leagues, LaLiga Santanders and the Supercopa de Espanas for now”.

On the reason why he choose Real Madrid: “Real Madrid are a very big team. Vini had sent me messages and gave me more hope. Cristiano also, who is my idol, played for Real Madrid. That's why I chose Real Madrid and I think it's the right choice. God has always been with me and he has told me that it is the best way”.

Spending time with Vini and listening to the advices: “[He gave me] several pieces of advice. I couldn't even talk about it here because there has been so much advice. I would be here talking for a long time. I keep it to myself. But he has not only given me advice for now, but for my whole life. He is my friend and I think this friendship will last for many years. I hope I can exchange many passes with him and score goals”.

Speaking to Carlo Ancelotti and other players in the team: “Yes, I spoke with Ancelotti, with Rodrygo, with Eder, with the Brazilians. I am very grateful to God for everything that happens in my life and I hope that many good things will come, but you have to keep your feet on the ground, have humility and persevere”.

Having fun and scoring several goals in the charity game: “I didn't play very seriously but I don't like to lose. But it was a good game, I think people liked it. Now I'm going back to Sao Paulo to continue training, which is what I have to do to stay strong ahead of next season”.