Megatransfer changes everything: ‘My family was hungry, but never again’
Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Endrick is very much looking forward to his move to Real Madrid. The seventeen-year-old top talent from Palmeiras signed a lucrative contract with the Royal Dutch side a year ago, but will only actually play in the Spanish capital on July 1, 2024. “It’s a huge challenge that comes with a great responsibility,” says Endrick.
At a very young age, Endrick made a big impression on the top European clubs from Brazil. The young striker decided to choose Real Madrid in December 2022. The Spanish superpower will pay a total of sixty million euros for this. Endrick was recently in Madrid to actually sign his contract.
The left-footed top talent also spoke there with Marca, the largest sports newspaper in Spain. “I still have enough to play for at the moment with Palmeiras, but of course I also often think about Real Madrid,” says Endrick.
This month, Endrick had the opportunity to speak to his compatriots Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, a duo who also joined Real Madrid from Brazil at a young age. “Luckily I was able to spend some time with them,” says Endrick. “They told me a lot of things about everyday life, about the greatness of the club in all respects, but they told me that you only really realize it when you play there.”
Endrick knows that there is a chance that he will become a victim of racism in Spain, as Vinícius regularly experiences. “I’ve already faced racism, but I don’t care. The more they do it, the more I’ll laugh at them,” says the youngster. “I am fighting this fight together with Vini, Rodrygo and all those who suffer from racism.”
Family plays an important role in Endrick’s life. “It has been a long and sometimes difficult journey for my family. They have helped me a lot, they have always been by my side.”
Endrick knows that he will be able to provide extra support to his family thanks to his well-paid contract in Madrid. “My family has gone through bad times, including times of hunger. My big goal is to never let that happen again.”
2023-12-25 19:47:00
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