Speaking on The Four Amigos Podcast, journalist Mario Cortegana has claimed that Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick wants to sign for Real Madrid, amid widespread interest from several top clubs in Europe.

Endrick is a man in demand in the European market even though he is just 16 years old and will not be able to move out of Brazil for two more years.

PSG have already had a bid rejected for the Palmeiras sensation while Barcelona are also in the hunt for his signing.

However, it seems like Real Madrid are the frontrunners to sign Endrick. Previous reports have suggested that the Merengues have a very close relationship with the striker and his entourage.

Earlier today, it was claimed that Real Madrid were already planning to launch a bid for the 16-year-old in the coming days in order to ensure that they come out on top in the race for his signing.

And now, Mario Cortegana is stating that Endrick is reciprocating the interest from Real Madrid and wants to sign for the reigning champions of Spain and Europe.

Real Madrid have done a brilliant job of identifying and signing young talent from Brazil in the recent past. Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes have become integral parts of the first-team setup at the Santiago Bernabeu, while there is hope for Reinier Jesus, who is currently on loan at Girona.

Juni Calafat, who helped Real Madrid clinch the signings of Vinicius and Rodrygo, is believed to have done a great job in convincing Endrick as well. Furthermore, the teenager himself has a good relationship with Vinicius, all of which have seemingly worked in favour of Los Blancos.

Endrick could now be the next Brazilian import to arrive at Real Madrid. It is claimed that club president Florentino Perez wanted to wait until next year to land the 16-year-old. But his recent development has seemingly convinced him and the Merengues to act swiftly.

Endrick recently made his first-team debut for Palmeiras and has already scored two goals and set up one more from just four matches.