Brazilian wonderkid Endrick has been compared with Cristiano Ronaldo and backed to be a success if he ever ends up playing at Manchester United.
The 16-year-old has shot to fame for his performances at Palmeiras and is understood to be attracting attention from a whole host of top European sides.
United are one of the teams to have been linked with a move for the teenage forward, who has now drawn comparisons with Ronaldo for the way he applies himself in training.
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Speaking with Spanish outlet AS, Palmeiras academy director Joao Paulo Sampaio explained what makes the teenager so good and why he has all the makings of a top player.
"If injuries respect him, I don't see a ceiling for him," Sampaio said. "As far as is humanly possible.
"He has quality, a strong personality and a champion mentality. In that regard, he resembles Cristiano [Ronaldo]. He trains hard, is kind and has humility. We love him very much because he makes himself loved. He tries to please everyone around him.
"He has everything to be a world star in the future."
It is understood that Endrick has a €60million release clause in his current contract, and Palmeiras would be most likely to hold out for that to be triggered rather than negotiate a lower fee.
It means that any team signing the teenager will have to take a significant risk, but Sampaio believes it will be money well spent on a player who appears to be destined for greatness.
He added: "I am convinced that Endrick, if he does not have injury problems, will not disappoint anyone.
"What I want is to see him happy. He's a player for any great team, for Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Chelsea, Manchester United - he's different. He is a born goalscorer and can be a world star. He has the technique, physique and mentality to go a long way. Wherever he goes, I wish him, above all, much happiness."
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