Brazilian striker Endrick shed tears of pride after signing a six-year contract with Real Madrid just days after his 18th birthday.
The La Liga club had agreed to sign Endrick from Sao Paulo-based club Palmeiras in 2022, with the intention of moving him to Madrid in July 2024 once he turns 18.
Spanish media reported that Endrick, who will wear Real’s number 16 shirt, was signed for an initial fee of 35 million euros ($38 million), with an additional 25 million euros to be added.
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“This is crazy! I’m so happy. I’ve always been a Madrid fan since I was a child and now I’m going to play for Madrid,” said Endrick at his award ceremony.
“I don’t have the words to describe what I feel. I always wanted to be here. I wanted to play for Madrid. It was a dream. Today it has become reality.”
A product of Palmeiras’ academy, Endrick has scored three goals in ten appearances for Brazil since his debut last year and is the youngest male player to score an international goal at Wembley.
In 82 games for Palmeiras he scored 21 goals.
