Endrick, a boy prodigy from Brazil, will be joining Real Madrid in the summer of next year, and the club will be rubbing their hands with excited anticipation.
It is getting closer and closer to the day when Endrick will eventually be 18 years old and mature enough to make the transition to playing football in Spain. This acquisition took place in December of 2022.
A recent match between Real Madrid and Villarreal resulted in a 4-1 victory for the child, allowing him to get acquainted with the property that will soon become his home.
In an interview with The Athletic, the player, who the club considers to be the most important addition for the next season, discussed the circumstances behind his move to Real Madrid. He revealed how the trade came about.
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There were a number of English teams who were interested to acquire Endrick prior to the signing of a contract with Madrid and the actual signing of the agreement.
The young man, who was just 17 years old at the time, expressed his interest in playing in a league that was financially powerful, such as the Premier League, and he specifically mentioned Chelsea. But in the end, Madrid was the option that he had chosen from the beginning.
“There was a lot of talk about (Erling) Haaland and (Kylian) Mbappe for Madrid at one point, and that was when there was strong interest from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain,” Endrick added. “Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were both being wanted by Madrid at the time.”
It goes without saying that they are significant and large teams. I am extremely intrigued in them, and I believe that they would be wonderful choices for me to consider.
“The Premier League, the city of London, and the fact that English is the most economically dominating language in the world were all factors that drew me to the world of football. The fact that Chelsea has won two Champions Leagues is further evidence that the club is a powerful brand.
I was informed that London had a lot of rain, but that wouldn’t be an issue for me since, as my father used to say, I always like playing in the rain. When I was younger, I used to enjoy playing in the rain. “However, I never failed to make it abundantly clear to my agent that Real Madrid was my ultimate goal,” he declared.
Endrick continued by saying that he has always been a Madridista at heart no matter what. Additionally, he maintained his lofty goals by asserting:
Real Madrid has been my dream team ever since I was a child. My father has always been a fan of the club, and I have always been one as well.I would want to win five championships in the Champions League and 10 titles in La Liga while I am playing for Madrid.
On Juni Calafat, Ancelotti, and a possible team-up with Mbappe
Juni Calafat, the top scout for Madrid, was the one who signed Endrick, and he is a person that maintains a tight contact with him. Endrick appreciated Juni Calafat.
When Juni visits Brazil, he does it every two months. Whenever he visits me, we eat lunch together and speak about football, including about myself, Palmeiras, Real Madrid, and football in general. He generally comes to my place. He never fails to comfort me and instill confidence in me, even when I am going through the most challenging times,” he stated.
During his remarks, the kid said that he was there to see the thrilling match versus Villarreal and also had the opportunity to meet Florentino Perez, the President of the club.
In his words, “It was an incredible experience to witness Real Madrid play Villarreal at the brand-new Santiago Bernabéu stadium and to have a conversation with Florentino.”
In addition, Endrick was questioned about the unpredictability that surrounds the future of Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, who has been connected with the position of manager of Brazil, while discussions for a new contract continue to take place.
The young man responded to the question of whether he would want to see the Italian player play for Real Madrid or Brazil by saying, “Wherever he is happy, where he feels good, that is where I want him to be.”
“At least for me, it doesn’t matter where he’s going to be because if he’s going to be happy at Real Madrid or if he’s going to be happy in the Brazilian team, that’s what’s important, and I see that for the team, the most important thing is his happiness as a coach,” he said. “It doesn’t matter where he’s going to be.”
Finally, Kylian Mbappe was the subject of debate, which was not unexpected. Endrick was questioned about the likelihood of playing with the Frenchman in Madrid.
“Real Madrid and the entire team should be allowed to do whatever is best for them,” the coach said. Simply said, I want to be happy while playing football the way I have always wanted to. It goes without saying that if I am able to play alongside Vinà Jr., Rodrygo, or Mbappé, it will be a really positive experience.
“However, Florentino and everyone else who is close to him are aware of what they should do, which will be beneficial for the club,” he said.