Young Endrick, 15 years old and followed by the biggest clubs in the world, is currently splashing with all his talent at the famous tournament of Montaigu (Vendée). The Brazilian nugget carries his country, qualified for the final next Monday at 5.30 pm, justifying a little more all the expectations placed on him.
One of world football’s greatest hopes is currently in France, and so much to say that the sheer talent seen in Brazil has not evaporated by crossing the Atlantic. Engaged with the Seleçao at the Mondial de Montaigu, a renowned competition between young teams that takes place every year in the Vendée, Endrick justifies all the expectations placed on him. As the Brazilian U16 squad plays the final of the tournament against Argentina next Monday at 5.30pm, the young star has already left his mark on the competition.
Author of four goals in three group matches against Mexico, the Netherlands and England, the number 9 carried Brazil on his shoulders. Against the English, the Palmeiras player scored a superb goal after a solo number in a decisive match to qualify for the final. After recovering the ball on the halfway line, the Brazilian accelerates on the left, knocking out several opponents, transplanting into the ashes and finishing cold with a clear shot from outside the area.
The biggest clubs are picking it up
With this kind of brilliance, Endrick is sure to raise his rating with the biggest European clubs, who are already picking him up. Last January, Marca even devoted his front page to him, claiming that Real Madrid were in pole position to welcome him. But the merengue club faces competition from all the other frontrunners of the Old Continent, such as FC Barcelona, Liverpool, Chelsea, PSG or the two Manchesters. According to ESPN, Stade Rennais is also closely monitoring his situation and has even sent scouts to escort him. As neighbors, the Bretons are certainly present in the Vendée to get a new picture of this extraordinary talent.
At Copinha 2022, the biggest U20 tournament in Brazil, Endrick caused a stir when he was voted the best player in the competition… despite being three or four years younger than most of the participants! With six goals in seven games, the 1.73m jewel led Palmerais to victory. His country hadn’t been so inflamed for such a young player since one Neymar ten years ago. With his devastating left foot, his ability to change pace and his physique already very developed for his age, he has a complete profile that makes him one of the most promising elements of his generation.
A nearly 100 million release clause?
Under contract with Palmeiras, Endrick will have to wait until he turns 16 (in July) to turn pro. According to information from Lance! the Brazilian club would like to include an escape clause of almost €100 million in its contract, just to keep interested clubs away for a few years. Verdao’s leaders count on their good relations with the people around Endrick, whose father, Douglas, worked at the club.
Before you see the best clubs in the world, grab the checkbook to secure their services and watch the crack Anfield, Bernabeu, Camp Nou or even the Parc des Princes ignite, it’s this Monday first on the lawn of the Maxime Bossis sports complex de Montaigu evening the crack will try to add a new line to his prize list.
