Real Madrid announce the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Endrick, after the Spanish giants agree to fork out an incredible £51million for the 16-year-old... but teenage sensation won't arrive at the Bernabeu until 2024
- Real Madrid have agreed a sensational £51m deal to sign teenage star Endrick
- But rules to protect players mean the player cannot join Madrid until July 2024
- The 16-year-old will remain with Brazilian club Palmeiras until Bernabeu move
- Madrid have seen off competition from Chelsea, Barcelona and PSG for Endrick
Real Madrid have officially confirmed the signing of wonderkid Endrick, with the player set to join the Spanish giants in July 2024.
Madrid have beaten off strong competition from the likes of Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea to sign the 16-year-old in a deal believed to be worth £62million including over £10million in taxes yet to be added.
Although Real Madrid have now confirmed the move he will still remain with current Brazilian side Palmeiras until his departure in just over 18 months' time.
![Real Madrid have confirmed the future transfer of Endrick from Palmeiras](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/15/14/65619425-0-image-a-15_1671114263363.jpg)
Real Madrid have confirmed the future transfer of Endrick from Palmeiras
![16-year-old starlet Endrick will not move to the Bernabeu until July 2024 when he turns 18](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/08/14/65381245-11517079-image-a-15_1670510752328.jpg)
The 16-year-old starlet will not move to the Bernabeu until July 2024 when he turns 18
A Real Madrid statement read: 'Real Madrid CF, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Endrick and his family have reached an agreement whereby the player will be able to join Real Madrid when he comes of age in July 2024.
![Real Madrid have beaten Barcelona, PSG and Chelsea to sign Brazilian Endrick](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/15/14/65381247-11542241-Real_Madrid_have_beaten_Barcelona_PSG_and_Chelsea_to_sign_Brazil-a-30_1671115817155.jpg)
Real Madrid have beaten Barcelona, PSG and Chelsea to sign Brazilian Endrick
'Until then, Endrick will continue his training at the SE Palmeiras. The player will travel to Madrid in the coming days to visit our club's facilities.'
Current rules surrounding transfers mean Endrick cannot join the Spanish champions until then but Madrid will now be delighted they have got a future agreement over the line.
It comes after Madrid reportedly met conditions to not pursue fellow superstar Erling Haaland in order to get hold of Endrick.
It's said that one of the priorities for the Brazilian's party is to a have a 'clear path for the future' - with Haaland seen as someone who could potentially get in his way if both strikers played at the Santiago Bernabeu in the future.
It was also understood the club would invite the parents of Endrick so that they could discover what it will be like for the teenager to move to one of the biggest clubs in world football. They also travelled to Brazil to see Endrick's first games as a professional in person.
![Current boss Carlo Ancelotti could already be making plans to use the forward in the future](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/15/14/65620087-11542241-image-a-31_1671115839888.jpg)
Current boss Carlo Ancelotti could already be making plans to use the forward in the future
![The left-footed forward is Palmeiras' youngest ever player, having made his debut at the age of 16 years and 16 days](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/08/14/65381395-11517079-image-a-16_1670510914149.jpg)
The left-footed forward is Palmeiras' youngest ever player, having made his debut at the age of 16 years and 16 days
The 16-year-old made his professional debut for Palmeiras in October, and has since attracted interest from across the footballing world, with PSG reportedly having a £40million bid for the forward rejected last month.
Meanwhile, Chelsea were also keen to sign him including when fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva led him and his family around the training facilities in an attempt to convince the teenager to move to the Premier League side in January.
And last month, Barcelona boss Xavi confirmed that the club were also in talks to sign the Palmeiras starlet.
![Chelsea were also keen to sign Endrick including when fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva led him and his family around the training facilities. Pictured: Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/15/14/65381695-11542241-Chelsea_were_also_keen_to_sign_Endrick_including_when_fellow_Bra-m-42_1671115953374.jpg)
![PSG reportedly had a £40million bid for Endrick rejected last month. Pictured: PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/15/14/65381697-11542241-PSG_reportedly_had_a_40million_bid_for_Endrick_rejected_last_mon-a-43_1671115965483.jpg)
Chelsea and PSG chiefs Todd Boehly (left) and Nasser Al-Khelaifi were keen on signing him
![Barcelona boss Xavi was also keen on landing the Brazilian teenage sensation at the Nou Camp](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/15/14/65620263-11542241-image-m-45_1671116031645.jpg)
Barcelona boss Xavi was also keen on landing the Brazilian teenage sensation at the Nou Camp
Endrick first announced himself to scouts across the world after notching a stunning return of 165 goals in 169 games for Palmeiras' youth side, and he has already netted five times in four appearances while representing his country's U-16 team.
The left-footed forward is Palmeiras' youngest ever player, having made his debut at the age of 16 years and 16 days, and has already scored three goals for the club in Brazil's top tier.
Madrid similarly signed a then 16-year-old Vinicius Jr from Flamengo in a deal worth €39m in 2017, making him the second most expensive signing from the Brazilian league in history. And in 2018, Los Blancos went on to sign 17-year-old Rodrygo from Santos.
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