Real Madrid, the Spanish football giant, has recently added a new player to their first team roster for the upcoming 2024/2025 La Liga season. The player, Endrick, was acquired from Palmeiras in a deal orchestrated by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in late 2022. The initial transfer fee for the Brazilian wonderkid was $38 million (€35 million), with the potential total value of the transfer reaching $65 million (€60 million) based on certain performance objectives.
Due to FIFA regulations, Endrick, who is now 18 years old, had to wait until he reached adulthood this month to officially join Real Madrid. He signed his contract over the weekend and was introduced to fans at the Bernabeu in an emotional unveiling ceremony where he expressed his joy and gratitude for realizing his childhood dream of playing for Madrid.
Endrick, who recently featured for Brazil in the Copa America, has now been officially registered by Real Madrid. He is set to make his debut for the club in a preseason match against AC Milan at Soldier Field in Chicago. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Endrick's qualities and confirmed that the young player would see playing time in the upcoming match.
With the number 9 jersey already taken by Kylian Mbappe, Endrick will begin his Real Madrid journey wearing the number 16 jersey. The team is gearing up for the start of the La Liga season in mid-August, with both Endrick and Mbappe expected to play key roles in the campaign.
Real Madrid fans are eagerly anticipating the contributions of their new signings as the team prepares to defend their status as Champions League holders and compete for domestic glory in the upcoming season.
