Endrick has admitted that he opted to hitch Real Madrid to comply with within the footsteps of two of his favorite gamers, Cristiano Ronaldo and Vinicius Junior.
The 16-year-old Palmeiras striker has put pen to paper of a move to Real in 2024 which can price Los Blancos a cool €72m, with Endrick rejecting advances from the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain to go to Madrid.
90min revealed in March 2022 that Endrick had voiced his choice to hitch Real and, after listening to the proposals on supply throughout Europe, {the teenager} finally adopted his coronary heart and has now defined why.
“Real Madrid are a very big team, and Vini has sent me messages to give me more hope,” he advised Marca.
“Cristiano too, 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 told me that this is the best path.”
Asked simply what Vinicius had advised him, Endrick mentioned: “Several tips. I couldn’t even say them here because there have been a lot of them. I’d be here for a long time. I’ll keep them to myself.
“But he has not given me recommendation only for now, however for my complete life. He is my pal and I believe this friendship will final for a few years. I hope I can alternate a number of assists with him and rating targets too.”
While FIFA rules prevent Endrick from moving to Real until 2024, the teenager insisted he will be cheering Los Blancos on every day until he eventually makes his way to the Santiago Bernabeu.
“I’m so pleased,” he continued. “I thank God very a lot however I’ve my ft on the bottom. I have never gained something but. I thank God very a lot for the current, however the future belongs solely to God.
“In 2024, when I go to Real Madrid, I hope to have good seasons. At the moment, I’m at Palmeiras, but I’ll be supporting them from afar. May Vini, Eder [Militao] and Rodrygo have great seasons and may Real Madrid win more Champions Leagues, La Ligas and Super Cups.”