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The young Brazilian has opened up on his admiration for one of his Real Madrid predecessors
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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Brazilian teenager Endrick is at the start of what he hopes will be a long and successful career. The 19-year-old crossed the Atlantic in 2024 when he completed his move to Real Madrid to join the club of his hero - and the player he wants to emulate. That’s because, like so many of his generation, the former Palmeiras man grew up idolising Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo made the move to the Premier League at the age of 18, so when Endrick had the opportunity to make a loan move in January, was he tempted to follow Ronaldo’s footsteps? “Yes, there was interest from English clubs, and from Italy and Germany too, ” the teenager tells Four Four Two. “Some very good clubs showed interest, but it’s not necessary to mention names.
“I thank them for their interest. I have God in my life and when I heard about the English clubs that were interested, I didn’t hear God telling me it was the destination at that moment, and neither did my wife. “When you get married, you know who’s really in charge! [Laughs] So it’s important to listen to her opinion. But when the name Lyon appeared, both my wife and I felt the touch of God. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. “If one day I go to the Premier League, then it will not only be my decision, it will be something God places in my path. ” Growing up, there was one Premier League club that caught his attention. “I had affection for Manchester United, because that’s where Cristiano Ronaldo played and achieved so much.
“Everyone watches the Premier League – it has excellent clubs, a lot of excitement and a lot of matches that are decided in the final moments. “I’ve followed Ronaldo’s career closely and watched You Tube videos of him playing at Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and now Al Nassr. “It doesn’t matter where he is, I’ll always follow him. ” For more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and Leeds Live among others and worked at Four Four Two throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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