Future Real Madrid Star Endrick, 16, Scores First Goal Of Brazilian Serie A Season For Palmeiras
It took Endrick just four minutes and 28 seconds to score his first goal of the season in Brazil's Serie A on Saturday.
The 16-year-old's tap-in for Palmeiras against Cuiaba was not only Endrick's first goal of the season, but also the first goal scored by any player in the 2023 edition of Serie A.
Palmerias went on to beat Cuiaba 2-1.
Endrick will play the full season for Palmeiras but he is set to leave the Sao Paulo club in July 2024 following his 18th birthday.
Real Madrid have already struck a deal to sign Endrick for €60 million but the move cannot physically happen until he is legally an adult.
Sixteen-year-old Endrick pictured scoring the first goal of the 2023 Serie A season in Brazil for Palmeiras against Cuiaba
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Endrick is not the first Brazilian player to agree a move to Real before turning 18.
Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo previously had to wait until their 18th birthday to complete pre-agreed transfers from Brazil to the Bernabeu.
Speaking last year after agreeing to join Real, Endrick said: "I thank Palmeiras, forever the club of my heart, for offering me everything necessary to become what I am today, for helping me to accomplish several of my dreams and for respecting my desire and that of my family to make another dream come true.
"Until I join Real Madrid, I will continue to dedicate myself as I have always dedicated myself to being able to offer Palmeiras even more on the field."
