After Kylian Mbappé, it was time for Endrick. In a Santiago Bernabéu that was all for him, the young 18-year-old Brazilian striker was officially presented to Madrid fans this Saturday. A few moments later, the former Palmeiras player took part in the traditional press conference. The opportunity for him to look back on this very special day and to display his ambitions with 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.»
Arriving in a new environment and a squad full of stars (Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé), the native of Taguatinga did not, however, seem impressed by this first XXL challenge. “With my compatriots we talked a lot about what could happen, about the winter, the heat, more personal things, about Madrid, on the pitch… Many things. But I am very calm and happy.”initially assured the Auriverde international (10 selections, 3 goals), very calm when faced with questions from the media.
Pintus is already under the spell!
“I’m looking forward to playing for Madrid. I want to help with goals, assists or something else. I hope to score and make the fans happy. I will learn a lot from the great players and I just want to help them and follow their advice. Now I’m focused on that, on learning.”finally added the 1m73 left-hander. Retained by Carlo Ancelotti for the American summer tour of the Casa Blanca, the opposite of Kylian Mbappé, the interested party therefore flew across the Atlantic. And what can we say about his first steps on American soil…
Head physical trainer of the Madrid staff, with the aim of reducing the number of muscle injuries within the squad, Antonio Pintus has, in fact, spoken with the new recruit of the Merengues and according to the latest information from Central Defensethe impression left by Endrick is more promising than ever. “You remind me a lot of Roberto Carlos physically.”the Italian would have said when he saw the quadriceps and more generally the already sharp body of the Brazilian.
The only real number 9 in the Madrid squad, the one whose contract runs until June 2030 could therefore have a real card to play despite the competition. Indeed, despite his announced status as a substitute, the new Merengues star intends to give his all and perfect his physical condition in order to fight for a place in the Mister’s starting eleven. For this, his performance during the tour in the United States will also prove decisive. In view of Pintus’ initial statements, Endrick has, in any case, good reasons to believe it…
