Real Madrid finally signs 18-year-old Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa. He arrived in Madrid for his medical review and signed his 6-year contract with President Florentino Perez. The ceremony took place at Santiago Bernabeu, where they presented him with a replica of the stadium, a watch, and his new jersey with his name and No. 16.
According to a report shared by Spanish Media, The Whites signed Endrick for an initial fee of 34 million Euros ($38 million) and agreed to pay an additional 25 million euros as add-ons. The young Brazilian national team player was playing for Sau Paulo’s team; Palmeiras. It was while he was at that team that Real Madrid saw him and agreed upon a deal when he was just 16 years old.
Endrick Cries During Real Madrid’s Deal Signing
Emotions overwhelmed the new Los Blancos player when he wore the famous all-white jersey. He shared how his childhood dream of playing for Los Blancos was now a reality.
He said,
I hadn’t planned to cry, but I’ve loved Real Madrid since I was little because there was someone who came into my life: Cristiano Ronaldo. It was because of him that I became interested in Real Madrid. I looked up all the idols a long time ago, including [Emilio] Butragueno. I’ve always been in love with Real Madrid. Playing for Real Madrid is amazing and crying has come from my soul. I hope we can make history together.
Many people are Real Madrid fans, however, the young striker surpasses them all. He has vowed that he is in the club to stay.
As I said, I have been in love with Real Madrid since I was little and I want to be here. It was my dream and I didn’t care about anything else. I asked my father if Real Madrid were in negotiations and I told him that I didn’t care about any other team. I hope to spend my entire career at Real Madrid.”
Immediately the young player signed his six-year contract, and his No.16 jersey also went live on the team’s website.
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Endrick’s Achievements
At the age of 16 years, he had achieved so much more than Neymar. He had won 8 trophies. With Palmeiras Youth, he won:
- Campeonato Paulista
- Copa do Brasil
- Campeonato Brasileiro
- Copa Sao Paulo de Futebol Junior
Fabrizio Romano, the famous transfer expert earlier in the year, shared a list of the Brazilian achievements before he joined Real Madrid.
Endrick won five career trophies at only 17 years old, which was a special night with Palmeiras in 2023!
🏆 Brasileiro Série A (2022)
🏆 Brasileiro Série A (2023)
🏆 Supercopa do Brasil (2023)
🏆 Campeonato Paulista (2023)
🏆 Campeonato Paulista (2024)
He also earned the title of Man of the Match 2023.
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He has also achieved several individual awards. They include:
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Newcomer: 2022
- Samba Gold Best Brazilian under-20 Player of the Year: 2022
- IFFHS Men’s World Youth (U20) Team: 2023
- Best Left Winger in Brazil: 2023
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The greatest achievement for Endrick has been able to achieve improving the living standard of his family. His family sacrificed a lot for him to be where he is today. From moving towns in Brazil to living hand-to-mouth. They did all in their power to help their son succeed. Now with the new deal, his father (Douglas Sousa) no longer needs to work as a janitor at Palmeiras nor sell food at the bus station. Endrick has finally achieved his dream of playing for Real Madrid, while at the same time, he has changed the lives of his parents and little brother.
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