Revealed: The Brazilian attacker Real Madrid plan to sign before Endrick

FT Desk

• 29 Nov 2022 14:42 CST
• 3 min read

Real Madrid may be at the front of the queue to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick, but they need a No.9 in the here and now following injury to star striker Karim Benzema…

Endrick has burst onto the Brazilian footballing scene this year, becoming Palmeiras' youngest debutant and the league's second-youngest goalscorer of all-time at the tender age of 16.

Real plan to sign the youngster on his 18th birthday, and believe they have in advantage over potential suitors like Chelsea and PSG in being able to point to the experiences of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, who have flourished at the Bernabeu in recent seasons.

READ: Real Madrid's 'ace' to secure Endrick transfer

But Endrick can't move abroad until he turns 18 in the summer of 2024, and Real have a problem in attack as of right now with recent Ballon d'Or winner Benzema pulling out of the World Cup with France due to a torn thigh muscle.

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Jorge Mendes has offered Cristiano Ronaldo to his former employers for six months following the club legend's release from Manchester United, but Real are reluctant to move for the 37-year-old, especially when they have a player 12 years his junior in their sites.

Real are considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur's Brazil striker Richarlison according to Spanish newspaper Sport.

READ: How Richarlison outshines Neymar, Vinicius & Raphinha for Brazil

Richarlison interest

"It's not news that with Benzema's injury and his poor start to the season, los Blancos are looking for a new No.9," they write. "[Richarlison] could cost around €100 million having only landed at Tottenham a few months ago before starring for Brazil at the World up."

Richarlison joined Spurs from Everton for €58m in July, but has had to play on the left flank, if at all, with Harry Kane the undisputed first-choice striker at White Hart Lane.

Richarlison scored a brace as Brazil opened their World Cup with a 2-0 win over Serbia, and Chelsea will also be interested in his progress at Tottenham having tried to hijack his move in the summer.