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Real Madrid could end up paying €72 million for prodigious teenager – report
Endrick’s participation in Real Madrid’s 2024/25 season may have been limited so far, but his impact has been significant.
The young Brazilian forward, who was acquired from Palmeiras, has netted two goals, and his contributions will play a crucial role in determining the final cost of his transfer.
Initially, there were discussions surrounding a transfer fee of €60 million, which included €35 million as a fixed amount and an additional €25 million in performance-related variables.
Now, Recent comments from the director of the Palmeiras youth team suggest that this total could potentially increase, depending on Endrick’s future performances.
How much would Real Madrid pay for Endrick?
According to SPORT, the agreement includes specific conditions that could raise the total fee. For instance, Real Madrid is obligated to pay an extra €1.5 million for every five goals Endrick scores.
The bonuses associated with goals and assists could add up to €25 million, but there are other performance-related incentives as well.
One such incentive occurred when Endrick received his first call-up to the Brazilian national team, which resulted in an additional payment of €1.5 million to Palmeiras.
If all performance-related bonuses are met, the total amount Madrid might have to pay for Endrick could rise to a staggering €72 million.
Looking ahead, Endrick has the opportunity to start in the upcoming match against Alaves, although it is more likely that he will enter the game during the second half.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti indicated that there will be significant rotations within the team for this match, allowing for some players to rest while giving others a chance to shine.
In summary, while Endrick’s playing time has been limited thus far, his role in the team is pivotal. As he continues to adapt and showcase his talents, both his performance on the pitch and his potential contributions to Real Madrid’s success will be closely monitored.
The financial implications of his transfer are substantial, highlighting the club’s belief in his abilities and future potential as a key player.
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Rayo Vallecano manager names the one Real Madrid figure he would remove from the team
Rayo Vallecano face a daunting trip to the Santiago Bernabeu to take on a wounded Real Madrid this weekend.
Life after Inigo Perez has not been kind to the Vallecas-based club, who have already had to travel to Camp Nou and now face a trip to the home of their city giants.
Speaking ahead of the game (h/t Madrid Xtra), Rayo Vallecano manager Benat San Jose was asked which Real Madrid player he would like to remove from the team before this weekend’s game.
Surprisingly, his choice was not Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior or Thibaut Courtois.
“Mourinho”
Asked which Madrid player he would take out of the upcoming contest, Benat jokingly chose the man sitting on the opposition bench.
“Which Real Madrid player I’d remove from the match against them? Mourinho,” Benat said with a laugh.
The answer might have been delivered jokingly, but the Rayo coach immediately made clear just how highly he rates the Portuguese manager.
“He’s one of the best managers in history,” he added.
It is significant praise ahead of Saturday’s meeting at the Bernabeu.
Madrid’s squad contains enough individual quality to give any opposition coach several obvious answers, but Benat instead highlighted the influence Mourinho can have over the entire team.
That has become particularly relevant since the Portuguese coach returned to Madrid. His early work has focused on making a talented group function with greater collective discipline.
Courtois and Madrid’s attack also praised
Benat did not stop with the manager.
“They also have one of the best GKs in history and one of the best attackers in history,” he said.
Benat will definitely have seen how Thibaut Courtois played against Inter Milan in midweek and will hope that version does not turn up again this weekend.
Even when teams manage to create opportunities against Madrid, they still have to beat one of the defining goalkeepers of his generation.
At the opposite end, Madrid possess attacking quality capable of turning a match on its head.
The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham can all decide matches single-handedly.
Madrid have a point to prove
Madrid are coming off a disappointing loss to Real Betis in La Liga last weekend and will come into this game with a point to prove.
They will want to ensure that the loss to the Andalusian club was a one-off and that they return to winning ways against Rayo.
Their title rivals, Barça, have been flying high in the league, scoring goals and picking opponents apart for fun.
Madrid need to ensure that they do not hand too much early incentive to Barça, and it remains to be seen how Los Blancos fare against Rayo Vallecano.
