Chelsea are interested in signing Brazilian attacker Endrick in the coming months amid competition from Real Madrid.
According to a report from Daily Mail, Chelsea are looking to sign Endrick. The 16-year-old Brazilian attacker is a target for Real Madrid as well.
Endrick is regarded as the next big thing in South America and his performances in the Brazilian youth tournament Copinha caught the attention of several European clubs. The report from Daily Mail claims that the player’s family and representatives have been to Cobham regarding talks of a potential move.
The 16-year-old has spent time with Chelsea defender Thiago Silva as well. The Blues believe that they are the front-runners to secure Brazilian’s services, and it remains to be seen whether they can fend off the competition from Real Madrid.
Real Madrid have done well to secure some of the top talents in Brazilian football in recent years. Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes were brought in by Florentino Perez in recent seasons, and both players have proven to be major hits at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The opportunity to join Real Madrid is a tempting proposition for every player, and it will be interesting to see if Endrick is willing to turn down a move to the Spanish club and move to the Premier League instead.
Chelsea’s interest in signing the 16-year-old forward is hardly a surprise. They are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements. However, the Blues will have to wait until the player turns 18 before the move can materialise.
Endrick could prove to be a quality long-term addition to Graham Potter’s side, and he could sort out Chelsea’s attacking problems for the foreseeable future. The young Brazilian will need to choose his next destination carefully as he needs to join a club where he will play regular first-team football and he will have a defined role in the side.
At Real Madrid, he will have to compete with the likes of Karim Benzema and Rodrygo for starting berth. On the other hand, he could have more opportunities at Stamford Bridge, because of the lack of a recognised striker apart from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Youngster Armando Broja has not been able to establish himself as a key first-team player, and Endrick could be the one to lead the Chelsea attack in the coming seasons.
