Real Madrid signed Endrick in January for €60 million. The Spanish side want to err on the side of caution with the 16 year old and therefore prohibited him from playing in the U17 Sudamericano tournament with Brazil, which started on Thursday.
Real Madrid know that Endrick won't be going to the side until June 2024. The Spanish giants signed him in January for a total of €60 million (35 fixed with 25 more in add-ons). Therefore, the Spanish capital want to err on the side of caution.
According to 'Ole', the current Champions League holders didn't let the young talent play with the Brazil U17 side in the Sudamericano tournament which started on Thursday. The Palmeiras striker won't be able to represent his country due to the power the 'Merengue' club have over his current footballing endeavours.
"We couldn't come with certain players, but it's our goal to have a good tournament, playing the Brazilian way", manager Phelipe Leal said, once the side had landed in Ecuador. Therefore, the striker stayed in his home country with Palmeiras.
The player won't be able to move to the Santiago Bernabeu until he's 18. Until then, he'll be on loan to the Brazilian league champions. The 'Canarinha' will start their campaign this Friday against Ecuador in search for a spot in their age category's World Cup.