It’s done, Endrick is a new Real Madrid player. At just 18 years old, the one who was recruited in December 2022 can finally wear the white jersey of his new club. 11 days after the presentation of Kylian Mbappé in a packed Santiago Bernabéu, the young Brazilian was entitled to the same honor. Unlike his French teammate, mature and full of confidence, his youth and emotion quickly took over in front of his family, who were also very touched.I want to thank everyone for coming to the Bernabéu. I didn’t expect all this, so many people.” he begins in perfect Spanish before having to pause, overcome by tears.
His first words in front of the audience were a little hesitant, like his small mistake when singing the traditional “Hello Madrid!“. He actually made a mistake in the count (3, 2, 1 instead of 1, 2, 3, Hala Madrid!). The rest of the day in the press conference was a simpler exercise. Probably better prepared for questions from the media, the former Palmeiras player shared his first impressions in his new adopted country. “I had the opportunity to play against Spain at the Bernabéu. I was able to score and I could already see the speed of the game. The speed of the game is noticeable. They are different ways of playing. Now I will train a lot and work.»
The precious help of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo
No more impressed than that by this new environment, Endrick also counts on the support of his Brazilian teammates in the locker room to make a place for himself and adapt more quickly. Before him, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo have had the same trajectories.They arrived when they were 18 and so did I, but each one has their own life. We can’t compare. What matters is being here in Madrid. We talked a lot about what could happen. About the winter, the heat, more personal things, about Madrid, about the pitch… Many things. But I’m very calm and happy. I’m looking forward to playing for Madrid“, he continues, also affirming that he is not afraid to face certain difficulties, as Vinicius experienced when he started out.
Above all, he promises to “help with goals, assists or whatever. I hope to score and make the fans happy.“To do this, he will have to get playing time, something that will not be easy in the middle of this galaxy of attacking stars. In addition to the two Brazilians mentioned above, he will have to compete with a certain Kylian Mbappé. Carlo Ancelotti has not promised him a place in the eleven.”I can’t focus on these thingsretorts the new number 16 from Madrid. I can only say that I am very happy in Madrid. I will learn a lot from the great players and I just want to help them and follow their advice. Now I am focusing on that, on learning.»
