Man City join Barcelona, Real Madrid in race for Brazilian star Endrick
Karan Tejwani
- 2 Nov 2022 10:20 GMT
- 3 min read
Barcelona and Real Madrid have maintained a strong interest in Brazilian prodigy Endrick but may face strong competition for the teenager.
The two Spanish clubs along with Paris Saint-Germain have been keeping eye on the 16-year-old with a view to a further transfer, but that race to sign him may have got even more congested.
It’s not a surprise given Endrick has been shining at youth level and recently made a big impact at senior level – his stock is growing quickly.
READ: Who is Endrick? The 16-year-old sensation that all Europe’s top clubs want
Now, English champions Manchester City are set to join the race for him, complicating the other sides’ bid to sign the talent from Palmeiras.
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According to ESPN Brazil, Manchester City have entered the race and are set to send scouts to watch him play, starting with tonight’s match against Fortaleza.
Endrick has started to garner attention from Europe’s top sides following his performances in the Copinha tournament – a competition for youngsters.
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He has since made appearances for the senior team having signed his first professional contract this past July, with his deal running until 2025, and a €60 million release clause attached to him.
Barcelona invited Endrick to have a look around the club’s facilities earlier this year, but the club may not be able to get him that easily due to their financial woes.
Real Madrid and PSG are the frontrunners as a result, and Palmeiras could be tempted to sell for a fee of around €35-40 million.
October 6: Endrick becomes the youngest player to debut for Palmeiras’ first team.
October 25: Endrick becomes the youngest player to score for Palmeiras’ first team.
16 years and 96 days old. pic.twitter.com/bvrLbo5lWm— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) October 26, 2022
Endrick will only be able to leave Brazil once he turns 18, as rules state he can’t leave Brazil before that age, giving interested clubs some time to ponder a bid or make a long-term agreement.
Given Barcelona have a need to strengthen other positions and sign readymade talents, others, including Manchester City, will feel they have a strong chance of landing the talented teenager.
