Endrick sends emotional Cristiano Ronaldo message at Real Madrid presentation

Robin Bairner

27 Jul 2024 13:14 BST
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Endrick at his Real Madrid presentation — © IMAGO

Endrick has finally arrived at Real Madrid, with the 18-year-old Brazil sensation sending an emotional message to the club’s fans as he was presented at the Bernabeu on Saturday.

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Los Blancos report that 43,000 watched the former Palmeiras star finally hook up with his new side after signing a contract with the Champions League winners.

Real Madrid confirmed the news via their official website and revealed that Enrick will wear the No.16 shirt for the next six years at the Bernabeu.

In a statement, the Spanish club said: “Endrick is now a Real Madrid player. President Florentino Pérez welcomed him to the Conference Hall at Real Madrid City, where the Brazilian forward signed the contract that will link him to our club for the next six seasons.

“Having signed the document, Endrick was presented with a replica of the stadium, a watch and a jersey printed with his name and number, 16.”

Endrick explained what signing for Real Madrid means for him, revealing that he has been in love with the club since the Cristiano Ronaldo era.

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Endrick in tears as ‘dream’ transfer completed

In front of the club’s fans, meanwhile, the enormity of the occasion showed as the teenager broke down in tears when explaining what it meant to him to join Real Madrid, who showed a video of the player in his younger days revealing that his “dream” was to join the club.

This was a feeling that he confirmed at his presentation as he addressed fans.

“I have no words to describe what I'm feeling. I've always wanted to be here and play for Real Madrid. This is a dream,” Enrick said in perfect Spanish.

“I have achieved our dream, not just mine, but also for my family. It’s for them.”

“I didn’t expect so many people. The fans are crazy.”

In the following press conference, he was asked about the tears.

“I hadn't planned it, but I've loved Real Madrid since I was little,” Endrick said.

“I saw Cristiano Ronaldo and because of him I wanted to know a little more about Real Madrid.

“Years ago I looked up all the idols. I've been in love with Real Madrid since I was little. I didn't want to cry, but it came from the bottom of my heart.”

Endrick is not the only player that Ronaldo has inspired to join Real Madrid, with Kylian Mbappe arriving at the Bernabeu this summer largely because of his admiration of the Portuguese star.