Chelsea leading race for Palmeiras youngster Endrick
Karan Tejwani
- 9 Nov 2022 16:30 GMT
- 3 min read
Endrick is a target for many clubs across Europe having made a huge name for himself at Palmeiras so far in his young career.
The 16-year-old starlet made his senior debut for the Brazilian side just last month, becoming their youngest-ever player at just 16 years and two months.
He also added to the hype around him by scoring his first senior goals a fortnight ago, becoming the second-youngest goalscorer in Brazilian top-flight history and adding to his records.
READ: Chelsea ready to usurp Real Madrid and Barcelona for Endrick
Now, there is a new club interested in him: Chelsea, who are looking to get ahead of the competition in the race for his signature, according to the Evening Standard.
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It was believed that Real Madrid were the frontrunners for his signature, while Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona were also in the race to sign him.
Now, it’s emerged that Chelsea want to get a deal over the line for him as they’re hoping their financial might can tempt Endrick for a move to Stamford Bridge.
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Endrick’s father and representatives that support Real Madrid talent Vinicius Jr. are working on the player’s future and could be involved in facilitating any future transfer.
Endrick can only move in 2024 once he turns 18, however, a deal can be signed before that, meaning clubs are preparing packages that may tempt him.
It’s believed that his family are prioritizing moves that would allow him to develop and grow as a player and they also want to get a great deal in the process.
The youngster rose to fame as a teenager, netting 165 goals in 169 games for Palmeiras’ youth teams and is now becoming a senior star at the club.
If he continues on this trajectory, his stock will only grow and there could well be more clubs in for his signature in the coming months.
