Brazil is a country bursting with footballing talent. The South American country produces insane numbers of professional footballers – and quality players at that. So, when their entire nation goes crazy about a young talent, you have to be sure it’s someone special. Palmeiras’ wonderkid Endrick has only just turned 16 and thus became eligible to sign his first professional contract – which he signed with Palmeiras, the club that gave him a chance to develop and saved his family from poverty along the way. But there is already a big question above the kid’s head: which elite club will get to him first? According to reports from Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola from Superesportes, Chelsea have already sent their representatives to talk to Endrick and his family.Sweet sixteen! Brazilian wonderkid Endrick is already worth $60 millionThe Blues are on a spending spree despite Barcelona occasionally “stealing” their transfer targets, but not all their money is directed towards the short term. They are also planning ahead – and they want Endrick to be a part of their future.##NAJAVA_MECA_6534975##Endrick’s parents liked all that Chelsea people had to say, and the story goes something like this: Chelsea would have Endrick sign for them and then either leave him for a year or two to play for Palmeiras as a loaned player or they would take him to Europe and loan him to a club on Europe’s mainland. The only certain thing is that, due to United Kingdom’s post-Brexit laws, Endrick won’t be allowed to play for Chelsea before he turns 18.In the 2020/21 campaign, the Brazilian played 24 games and scored 11 goals for Palmeiras, averaging almost a goal every two games. Last season (2021/22) was when he was about to match the figure. With only 17 matches, Endrick scored 16 times.🚨 Chelsea are preparing to compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona for Palmerias’ 16-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick.🇧🇷🟢#AvantiPalestra#CFC #HalaMadrid #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/w7GS12W5Gj— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) August 2, 2022 If Endrick does end up signing for Chelsea, he would share the dressing room with two other Brazilians: Thiago Silva and Kenedy – although both of them might be gone by the time the wonderkid actually reaches London. However, Thiago’s personality and experience could be more than enough arguments for Endrick’s gradual adaptation to life in another country.No fee has been mentioned yet, but Chelsea won’t get this boy for pocket money. His current release clause is set to $60 million.
