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The arrival of Endrick has generated much enthusiasm at Real Madrid. The Brazilian prodigy is poised to join the Real Madrid squad in the next summer upon reaching the age of 18.
Endrick, who is considered one of the most exceptional prospects to emerge from Brazilian football in recent times, garnered significant attention and excitement in Spain on his visit to Madrid earlier this year.
In a recent interview with Brazilian magazine Placar, Endrick has expressed his opinions on Real Madrid and several other topics.
The most notable comment from the interview was: “My aspiration is to become an idol who is admired by individuals of all age groups, including the elderly, young children, and adults.”
The message emphasized Endrick’s aspirations and self-assurance, despite being just 17 years old.”My teammates should not treat me as a 17-year-old boy or a teenager; they should treat me as an adult,” he said.
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Endrick is now engaged in his professional activities with Palmeiras and will continue to be associated with the club until the conclusion of the season. He has already established a strong reputation in his home country of Brazil, having scored 14 goals in the league.
The 17-year-old presently wears the number nine jersey for Palmeiras, and rightfully so. According to reports, he will continue to use the same number at Real Madrid that was previously worn by Karim Benzema.
“Currently, I hold the position of number 9 at Palmeiras. Throughout my career, I have consistently played as a number 9, as it is the position where I excel, playing in an advanced role.” I have interacted with individuals identified as #11, #10, and #7. Quantitative values have no significance for me. “Undoubtedly, being assigned the number 9 entails significant responsibility, and it is also a highly commendable shirt,” he said.
Continuing, Endrick also recounted his own experience of seeing a match at Santiago Bernabeu, specifically expressing high admiration for Jude Bellingham.
While watching the game at the Bernabéu, I focused my attention on the players’ positioning and the available areas on the field, rather than on the ball itself. I was quite surprised by Jude Bellingham’s relentless endurance as he always maintains a high level of physical activity. “I was able to comprehend and actively participate, and I thoroughly enjoyed my presence,” he said.