The new star teenage signing for Real Madrid hasn’t had the easiest year since electing to relocate to the Santiago Bernabeu.

In October 2022, Endrick was the most sought-after player in Brazilian football. The attacking midfielder, who was 16 at the time, made his top-flight debut for league champions Palmeiras after years of impressing for the club’s development squads. Later that month, he defeated Athletico Paranaense and broke the previous record for the youngest goal scorer in Brazilian Serie A with two goals.

 

Endrick wasn’t precisely unknown—Real Madrid had been interested in him for almost a year—but he seemed to be on the verge of being well-known. As soon as Palmeiras agreed to a deal, Los Blancos seized the chance and gave the Brazilian club €60 million (£52 million/$64 million) to hire him starting in the summer of 2024. For a Serie A squad, this payout set a record.

 

 

However, the teen’s experiences haven’t always gone according to plan. In reality, Endrick has resembled a novice player getting used to the sport.Dec. 20, 2022: Agreement with Real MadridThe most talented young player from Palmeiras was finally signed by Madrid for the 2022 World Cup after much speculation and drawn-out transfer pursuit from several of Europe’s top teams. They used the same scout who found Federico Valverde, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr. to seal the deal, paying €60 million (£52 million/$64 million) for the child.

It didn’t matter that the teenager had only made his team debut two months before. Madrid pursued the deal for years and made a substantial expenditure to land their man.Important players are sold by Palmeiras in January 2023.However, the 16-year-old’s inclusion in the first team was not certain. In no way. At Palmeiras, Endrick’s development would probably be hampered before it even began because they possessed a number of stronger options who seemed sure to keep him off the field.

 

However, everything changed when Danilo and Gustavo Scarpa were traded to Nottingham Forest in January. They handled a big share of the offensive load despite neither being a typical striker. There was room for Endrick to succeed when they went.prolonged goal drought in the 2023 springHowever, the teen’s situation didn’t turn out as expected. When he made a deal with Madrid, Endrick’s issues started nearly right away; the 16-year-old went on a protracted goalless drought. The majority of it seemed to be self-inflicted. Endrick seemed to be trying to take on too much for his team.

The numbers, though, were undoubtedly concerning. Endrick started eight out of 10 games to open the season, however he failed to assist on any goals and missed four great chances. He was going to play for Real Madrid soon enough, so it didn’t matter if his side was having trouble scoring goals because there wasn’t much attacking talent nearby.Bench covered with tears in February 2023.And the youngster seems to be caught up in it. Endrick was observed crying on the bench after going ten games without scoring. The image of the aspiring Madridista with his eyes covered went viral.

 

His manager, Abel Ferreira, immediately defended his client and said that after having him eliminated from the competition, he should “have given Endrick a hug.” The manager advised patience with his star player despite the demands brought on by the record-breaking transfer cost.

 

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“You have to keep your cool. All people detest criticism. He makes an effort to manage the tremendous pressure he is under to score five or six goals all by himself. The objective will become clear when the time is right. He said after Palmeiras’ 2-0 win over RB Bragantino, “You just have to keep your composure and smile on.

In addition, the Brazilian media did not support his cause. Endrick was prepared to rapidly rebut the assertion that he was “the new Pele,” which had been made in numerous publications and the negative online community.

 

Sometimes I wonder why there are so many stories about me. In an interview with Brazilian GQ, Endrick said. “I didn’t ask for this. There are some situations that cross the line. He’s the new Pele, yet no one can ever measure up to the legendary football player Pele.

 

April 2023: An absence of goals is brokenBut his outcomes quickly became better. Endrick failed to score in 12 games, but April was somewhat of a turning point. He was gradually reintroduced to the lineup by Ferreira, and the manager patiently rewarded him with a run of solid performances to begin the season. With a skillful finish, he scored the first goal of the Serie A season and had three goals in his first four games.

 

More amazing, though, was the fact that his confidence had returned. In the Paulista Championship Final, a daring dash and shimmy through the defense of Agua Santa was one remarkable occurrence that at the very least proved the existence of a great player.Palmeiras decline to release him for duty in Brazil in May 2023.However, issues persisted. Endrick had publicly asked to go to Argentina with the Selecao, but when his own team wouldn’t release him, he got into difficulty.

Vitor Roque, a fellow youngster and upcoming member of Barcelona, was similarly denied the opportunity by his club. Given that they had just won the U20 Copa America and their anticipated importance to Brazil’s chances in the competition. Brazil won their group, but Israel eliminated them in the quarterfinals.Summer 2023: The start of a new droughtMaybe it was normal for a teenager to experience cold spells. And inevitably, it took place once more. The season had a fantastic start, but then the goals stopped coming. Endrick struggled over the summer, failing to score for two months after scoring a critical equalizer against Roque’s Athletico Paranaense in early July. He went scoreless in 12 straight games during this time.

Endrick was benched five different times over the summer, indicating that the manager had basically lost all confidence in him.A horrific tackle in September 2023 nearly ruins his season.

Endrick had room to maneuver back into the side and record a goal as a result. As a result, he was introduced off the bench against Corinthians on September 3. He had a significant effect, providing several opportunities as his team sought a victory.

But neither his dribbling in the final third nor his sharp passes distinguished his performance. Instead, the risky challenge that may have negatively harmed his career will be remembered from the game.

Endrick was left screaming in anguish as Corinthians defender Maycon de Andrade Barberan slammed studs into his knee in the 92nd minute. Madrid will likely be happy to hear that their star player did not experience any significant injuries. However, it might have been the end of a contentious campaign.