Endrick admits Chelsea is his desired destination as Blues prepare to meet release clause
Endrick prefers a move to Chelsea over a number of other European clubs, with the Blues willing to meet his €60 million (£52.6 million) release clause.
The 16-year-old forward is one of the game’s most sought-after prospects, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain all keeping an eye on him.
He won’t be able to leave Brazilian club Palmeiras until he reaches 18 in 2024, but the competition to sign him is already well begun.
According to ESPN Brasil, PSG made an initial offer of €45 million for the teenager on Friday, which Palmeiras immediately refused.
According to the source, PSG has indicated their intention to raise their bid to €60 million, which Chelsea has also pledged to match.
While he will most certainly receive numerous offers, Endrick’s current choice is to join Chelsea since he wants to play in the Premier League when he does leave his nation.
It comes after a report that Graham Potter’s side has increased its charm offensive in order to sign the wonderkid, inviting his family to the club’s Cobham training base and seeking Thiago Silva’s support to promote the project.
With PSG and Chelsea making moves, the source claims that Barcelona and Real Madrid will step up their efforts in the next days to avoid falling behind.
Endrick’s father, Douglas, recently dismissed reports that the attacker had already agreed to a move to Real Madrid, stating that the forward will assess all offers in the next weeks and months.
“There’s nothing decided for Real Madrid or any other club. We’ve no preference yet,” revealed Endrick’s dad.
“We’ll decide in the next months, the club that will pay what Palmeiras want and show us the best technical project for Endrick, will sign the boy.”
Endrick, dubbed the “next Neymar,” has already scored three goals in six top-flight outings in Brazil, averaging a goal or assist per 61 minutes.
Endrick admits Chelsea is his desired destination as Blues prepare to meet release clause
