Real Madrid officially presented 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick Felipe as their new signing on July 27, 2024, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The young talent, who had agreed to join the club in December 2022, signed a six-year contract until 2030 after completing medical examinations. The transfer from Palmeiras reportedly cost Real Madrid between 35 and 60 million euros, depending on various sources.During the emotional presentation, attended by over 40,000 fans, Endrick was visibly moved, saying in fluent Spanish, ‘I’m so happy. I’ve always been a big fan of Real Madrid and today I’m playing here. It’s crazy. I have no words to describe what I’m feeling. I’ve always dreamed of being here and today it’s come true’. The young player broke down in tears during his speech, overwhelmed by the realization of his childhood dream.Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez welcomed Endrick, stating, ‘We give a warm welcome to a player born to wear the Real Madrid jersey. This team will continue to give us many joys, wants to continue winning everything and we work to strengthen the hopes of all fans’. Pérez also emphasized the club’s policy of signing both established stars and emerging talents.Endrick will wear the number 16 jersey for Real Madrid and is set to join the team’s pre-season training under Carlo Ancelotti’s guidance. He faces competition for playing time but has promised to contribute with ‘goals, assists, and other contributions’.The young forward’s journey to Real Madrid is a story of perseverance and family sacrifice. Endrick moved with his family to São Paulo in 2017 to improve their economic situation, and he credits his parents’ sacrifices for his success, revealing, ‘My parents fasted for me. I didn’t want to see them struggling, giving me food and going hungry’. His girlfriend, model Gabriely Miranda, was present at the Santiago Bernabéu to support him during the presentation.As Real Madrid continues to strengthen its squad with young talent, Endrick’s signing is seen as a major coup for the club, with high expectations for his immediate impact on the team. His emotional presentation and humble background have already endeared him to the Real Madrid faithful, setting the stage for what could be a remarkable career at one of the world’s most prestigious clubs.
Key points
- Real Madrid officially presented 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick Felipe in an emotional ceremony.
- Endrick signed a six-year contract until 2030, with the transfer fee estimated between 35 and 60 million euros.
- The young player was overcome with emotion during the presentation, realizing his childhood dream of playing for Real Madrid.
- Endrick’s journey to Real Madrid involves a story of family sacrifice and perseverance.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported transfer fee, ranging from 35 to 60 million euros.
👾Some sources report Endrick as 18 years old, while others mention him as 17 or 20 years old.
