Source: REUTERS/MARCELO DEL POZO
[Saba Sports News] The talented Brazilian player,
Endrick Felipe, who is hailed as the future star of Brazil, previously
announced his intention to join La Liga giants Real Madrid for a transfer fee
of 72 million euros. This decision sparked significant discussions among the
public. However, recently, Endrick’s father, Douglas, revealed in interviews
with the media that their initial preference was to join the Premier League
club Chelsea. Chelsea had contacted them and offered a quote of 60 million
euros. However, during the final negotiations, Chelsea withdrew their interest,
and only then did they consider Real Madrid as an option. Real Madrid expressed
sincere interest and made an offer of 72 million euros, which eventually led to
their agreement with the Spanish club. Due to Endrick’s age, as he is not yet
18 years old, he will continue to play in Brazil for another season before
officially joining Real Madrid next summer. Endrick is often referred to as the
“New Ronaldo” due to his playing style, which bears similarities to
the Brazilian football legend Ronaldo. Despite being under 18, he is already
leading the Brazilian top scorer list, showcasing his immense talent. The
editor believes that Real Madrid’s significant investment in signing him
reflects their confidence in his future potential, which appears promising.