Brazilian prodigy met Real Madrid stars as he visited the club over the weekend ahead of his transfer to Spain next summer.
The 17-year-old will join Los Blancos next summer after a €60m (£51.5m) deal was struck last December and recently helped Palmeiras win Brazil’s Serie A with 11 goals in 31 appearances.
The teenager is hoped to follow in the footsteps of compatriots Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo in starring for Madrid and was captured meeting the likes of Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos at the club’s Valdebebas training ground on Friday.
Endrick will also be present in the crowd for Sunday evening’s clash with Villarreal as Carlo Ancelotti’s side aim to go top of La Liga before Girona play on Monday night.
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In a press conference on Saturday, manager Ancelotti said: “My advice is to enjoy the moment, and enjoy what’s happening. He’s progressing very well. We’re delighted that he’ll be our player from July.
“He’s come to visit us, to watch the game, and we’ve spoken to him a bit. But we have to wait until July.”
Endrick made his first appearances for the Brazil national team last month in World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina and cannot join Madrid until he turns 18 in July due to FIFA regulations.
“Endrick is learning Spanish,” Ancelotti added. “He’s delighted with what he’s been able to achieve. He’s done a brilliant job for his team and they’ve won a couple of trophies. He’s enjoying himself but he’s focused on what he has to do with the national side at the Olympics.”
Douglas Sousa, Endrick’s father, recently revealed a deal was close to completion with Premier League side Chelsea before the Blues backed out of the transfer.
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