Real Madrid scouts were in attendance to watch 16-year-old whizkid target’s senior debut
Palmeiras’ recent game against Coritiba saw Endrick making his much-awaited professional debut. The 16-year-old came on as a substitute in the 4-0 win, becoming the youngster player to represent Palmeiras in professional football.
Palmeiras’ recent game against Coritiba saw Endrick making his much-awaited professional debut. The 16-year-old came on as a substitute in the 4-0 win, becoming the youngster player to represent Palmeiras in professional football.
According to 90 Min, Real Madrid scouts were among the ones in attendance during Endrick’s debut. The reigning European champions have been tracking the youngster for quite some time now, and are keen on securing his services in the near future.
The report suggests Real Madrid have subsequently held talks with Palmeiras over the youngster’s potential move to Santiago Bernabeu.
The club believe they have convinced the 16-year-old that his future lies in the Spanish capital. However, they are yet to reach an agreement with Palmeiras, while they are also expected to face stiff competition from other clubs such as FC Barcelona.
Although Real Madrid are believed to be the front-runner in the race to sign the attacker, no details have been sorted just yet.
After failing to sign Neymar in 2013, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has no desire to miss out on signing another Brazilian whizkid. Endrick, to that end, has emerged as the transfer priority.
Despite being only 16, many expect Endrick to make his professional breakthrough in the near future. However, FIFA rules dictate that the youngster cannot move to Europe until he is 18, meaning the player will remain at Palmeiras for the next couple of years, irrespective of Real Madrid’s negotiations with the Brazilian outfit.