Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of Endrick from Palmeiras.
The Brazilian wonderkid is still just 16 years of age though and he will be moving to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2024 when he turns 18. It is believed that the entire package is worth around €72 million including add-ons and taxes.
That immediately makes Endrick one of the most expensive signings in the history of the game and pretty much in his own category when it comes to players who are just 16 years of age.
At the end of the day though, he is viewed by many as a can’t miss prospect. The Palmeiras youngster has earned comparisons to the great Ronaldo Nazario already, while at the same time, he is considered as the biggest talent to come out of Brazilian football since Neymar Jr. Thus, there is a possibility that he could turn out to be a once in a generation player.
Endrick’s start at the senior level has been impressive as well. According to stats from Transfermarkt, he has scored 3 goals and provided an assist in 7 appearances and 306 minutes of football. Also, Real Madrid won the race to sign him ahead of Chelsea and PSG, both of whom were also believed to be willing to shell out blockbuster transfer fees to sign him, which goes on to show the demand that there was for the 16-year-old’s signature.
There is a lot of risk involved in the Endrick to Real Madrid move as well
There is no doubt that Endrick is one of the most highly rated teenagers in the history of the game. But at the same time, one simply cannot overlook the risks involved with this move as well.
Real Madrid are shelling out a €72 million transfer package to sign a player who is just 16 years of age, and who knows how his senior career will go and how he will adjust to the European game.
There have been several wonderkids over the years whose careers have not gone as people had hoped and predicted.
All things considered though, there is a lot more to be excited about than worried when it comes to the signing of Endrick.
Puzbcknst
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they signed him because they were afraid of Barcelona signing him .they didn't need him
Raybimtz
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Is it your money Real Madrid is spending on him.
hurlla
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why talk so much over a mera transfer if he is a flop real madrid will discard him in the span of 2 or 3 years but he is a gem then real madrid strike another bulls eye like valverde,casmeiro,vinicius, rodrigo,etc so its better to buy now even with 70 or 80 millions then waste 150 to 200 million later on him if he turns out to be another neymar mbappe or haaland
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Jenbdklpu
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Pros; They have the money and can do whatever they want with it. Not like clubs that "buy" players and fail to register them.
siwbdkmoyz
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they signed him because they were afraid of Barcelona signing him .they didn't need him
They do need him in 2 years time. We know barsa is broke and would not afford him
seadlpruy
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they signed him because they were afraid of Barcelona signing him .they didn't need him
realBull
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72 million fora 16 year old? Holy hell
dunaipyz
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Hala Madrid
sanda007
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Well it's always a risk to sign a player.... Just look at how Eden Hazard turn out.. [50percent]
Cabacdeilr
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too young...
ManjitPaul
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why talk so much over a mera transfer if he is a flop real madrid will discard him in the span of 2 or 3 years but he is a gem then real madrid strike another bulls eye like valverde,casmeiro,vinicius, rodrigo,etc so its better to buy now even with 70 or 80 millions then waste 150 to 200 million later on him if he turns out to be another neymar mbappe or haaland
jembdlmnt
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masha allah