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Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in Endrick’s Real Madrid presentation tears – with teenage Brazilian wonderkid following in footsteps of his idol

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Having celebrated his 18th birthday on July 21, exciting teenage forward Endrick has been cleared to complete his transfer from Palmeiras to Santiago Bernabeu. The youngster has been officially unveiled in the Spanish capital, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/endrick-tears-real-madrid-galactico-emotional-presented-bernabeu-60m-palmeiras-transfer/blt72066d9cf76e3319" target="_blank">emotion spilling out of him on a big day</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Endrick has said of his tears, as he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/combines-best-everything-why-brazilian-wonderkid-endrick-inspired-cristiano-ronaldo-teenager-real-madrid/bltc810efedad9838c5" target="_blank">follows in the illustrious footsteps of Blancos legend CR7</a>: “I hadn’t planned it, but I’ve loved Real Madrid since I was a kid. I saw Cristiano Ronaldo and because of him I wanted to know a bit more about Real Madrid. Years ago I looked up all the idols, also [Emilio] Butragueno. Since I was a child I was in love with Real Madrid. I didn’t want to cry, but it came from my soul.”

WHAT ENDRICK SAID

Endrick scored 21 goals through 79 appearances for Palmeiras, while also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/crazy-endrick-shrugs-off-pele-comparisons-real-madrid-bound-wonderkid-emulates-brazil-great-mexico/blt62411664f3a77fcc" target="_blank">earning 10 senior caps for Brazil</a>. He claims Madrid was the only destination he was willing to consider when leaving his homeland, with bold long-term targets being drawn up. He added: “I’ve been in love with Madrid since I was a kid, I wanted to come here. When the negotiations started, the only thing I asked was if Madrid were in the negotiations. I didn’t care about any other club. I’ve always wanted Real Madrid. I’ve been signing for a long time. I hope to stay here for the rest of my life.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Becoming a Real stalwart will be no easy task for Endrick, as he faces fierce competition for places in Spain. He has linked up with the Blancos a matter of weeks <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dream-come-true-kylian-mbappe-first-speech-real-madrid-fans-santiago-bernabeu-welcome-zinedine-zidane-mother-tears/blt86c569c04f85266e" target="_blank">after World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe</a>, while the holders of La Liga and Champions League titles also have Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo on their books.

WHAT NEXT?

Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in Endrick’s Real Madrid presentation tears – with teenage Brazilian wonderkid following in footsteps of his idol | Goal.com English Oman

Endrick has explained the role Cristiano Ronaldo played in his Real Madrid presentation tears, with the Brazilian wonderkid emulating his idol.