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BREAKING NEWS: Real Madrid announces the signing of Palmeiras & Brazil striker Endrick.
Real Madrid have announced the signing of young Brazilian attacker Endrick from Palmeiras for an undisclosed fee. The teenager will make the move to the Bernabeu when he turns 18 in 2024
The 16-year-old attacker will sign with the European and Spanish champions in July 2024 as a result of Fifa regulations that forbid minors from participating in international soccer.
Palmeiras and Real Madrid did not disclose the length of the contract but confirmed that the player will be visiting the club’s facilities in Spain next week.
“Real Madrid CF, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Endrick and his family have reached an agreement whereby the player will be able to join Real Madrid when he comes of age in July 2024,” a statement read, Los Blancos announced Thursday.
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“Until then, Endrick will continue his training at Palmeiras. The player will travel to Madrid in the coming days to visit our club’s facilities.”
Palmeiras president Leila Pereira added: “We have completed the biggest negotiation in the history of Brazilian football. Real Madrid’s proposal is compatible with Endrick’s enormous talent and corresponds to the sporting and financial goals that we have established since the beginning of negotiations.”
Most elite teams in Europe were interested in signing Endrick, with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain being his main opponents.
However, mp3bullet has long stated that Endrick wanted to join Real Madrid and the deal has now been completed.
Endrick told Palmeiras’ in-house media: “I thank Palmeiras, the greatest champion of Brazil, champions of America, champion of the world and, forever, the club of my heart, for offering me everything necessary to become what I am today, for helping to accomplish several of 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: more goals, more victories, more titles and even more joy for our fans.”