Tearful Endrick unveiled by Real Madrid at Bernabeu after transfer, completes 'dream' sparked by Cristiano Ronaldo
Updated 27/07/2024 at 18:54 GMT+1
Endrick was the latest high-profile signing to be given the glamorous Bernabeu unveiling by president Florentino Perez, as the 18-year-old looks ahead to a bright new chapter with the reigning Spanish and European champions. He struggled to hold back the tears as his dream move was completed. Endrick will form part of a devastating-looking frontline, including Kylian Mbappe.
Tearful Endrick presented as Real Madrid player at Bernabeu
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Brazilian teenager starlet Endrick was visibly overwhelmed after being unveiled as a Real Madrid player in front of a jubilant crowd of 40,000 at the Bernabeu.
The 18-year-old has now swapped life in Sao Paulo for the Spanish capital, and revealed how he had fulfilled a long-held ambition to join Los Blancos after seeing Cristiano Ronaldo don the famous all-white strip.
"This is crazy," Endrick said, via ESPN. "I am so happy. Since I was a kid, I have always been a Madrid fan and now I am going to play for Madrid.
"I am here, I am going to play, I am so happy, my family are as well. I don't have words to describe what I am feeling. I always wanted to be here. I wanted to play for Madrid.
"It was a dream. Today, it is a reality. [The tears] wasn't planned, but as I said, since I was young, I have loved Real Madrid.
"Firstly, because I saw Cristiano Ronaldo and that's initially why I wanted to know more about the club and started looking back at all the stars that have been here.
"I have been enamoured by Madrid since then ... I didn't want to cry, but it came from the soul. I hope we can now create history together."
Endrick has had to wait more than 18 months to officially join the 15-time European champions, after Madrid agreed a deal with Palmeiras for his signature back in December 2022.
He needed to stay put until his 18th birthday to officially join the club - and presents do not come much better than this for one of world football's most exciting young prospects.
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He will be joining compatriots Vinicius Jr., Rodrgyo and Eder Militao at the Bernabeu, and praised their influence and ensuring the settling-in period becomes as straightforward as possible.
"[They] have helped me a lot," he added. "They have spoken about the club as the moment arrived to come here, about training and games.
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Mbappe finally presented as Real Madrid's newest Galactico at packed-out Bernabeu
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"I was focused on the Copa America so now I hope we can speak more and build a strong friendship for the benefit of Real Madrid, which is what is important."
Real Madrid begin their league title defence against Real Mallorca on August 18, four days after the UEFA Super Cup clash against Europa League holders Atalanta in Warsaw.
Endrick has been given the No. 16 shirt, and forms part of a stacked attacking line-up that also includes fellow new signing Kylian Mbappe.
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