Brazilian sensation Endrick has made his grand entrance at Real Madrid, just days after completing his highly-anticipated transfer from Palmeiras.

A staggering 43,000 fans flocked to the Santiago Bernabeu to witness the 18-year-old forward don the iconic white jersey of Madrid for the first time.

Overcome with emotion, Endrick thanked the fans in fluent Spanish, his voice trembling as he spoke of his lifelong dream of playing for Los Blancos.

“This is incredible,” he said, fighting back tears. “I’m so happy. Since I was a kid, I’ve always been a Madrid fan, and now I’m going to play for Madrid.”

Endrick was visibly moved to tears during his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu

He led the crowd in a rousing chant of “Hala Madrid,” his voice echoing throughout the stadium.

Endrick’s transfer saga has been almost two years in the making, with Madrid agreeing a deal with Palmeiras back in December 2022.

However, the forward could not formally join the club until he turned 18 on July 21, 2024, when he was able to sign his first senior professional contract.

The transfer is estimated to have cost Madrid £29.5million (€35m), but this fee could rise to as much as £50.6m (€60m) according to bonuses and add-ons. Palmeiras have stated it’s “the biggest transfer in Brazilian football history.”

Considered the most-promising talent in football, Endrick joins from Brazilian club Palmeiras

Los Blancos stole a march on rivals Barcelona, as well as other European giants including Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, to secure Endrick’s signature.

At the unveiling, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez welcomed the teenager to the club, saying: “This moment was what you dreamed of as a child.

“That conviction has led you to fulfill a lifetime dream. That dream you had when you were only nine years old with the Real Madrid Foundation.

“Your play and goals already bring fans to their feet, and Madrid are delighted to have you as part of the family.”

Endrick is considered one of the most-promising talents in world football, having made his first team debut for Palmeiras aged just 16 years, two months, and 16 days in October 2022 – the youngest in the club’s history.

He went on to become the second-youngest goal scorer in Brazil’s Serie A history, helping Palmeiras win the league title in 2022.

Endrick made his Brazil national team debut in November 2023, in a World Cup qualifying defeat to Colombia.

Endrick helped Palmeiras win the Brazilian championship on his debut season, in 2022

He featured in Brazil’s disappointing Copa America campaign, starting just once.

Endrick has said playing for Real Madrid was a “life-long dream” and he can’t wait to get started.

Endrick has said playing for Real Madrid was a ‘life-long dream’ and he can’t wait to get started

He scored in Brazil’s 1-0 friendly win over England at Wembley on March 23 and again in a 3-3 draw with Spain on March 26, earning a call-up to their squad for the Copa America.

He made three substitute appearances, starting just once, in a disappointing tournament for the five-time World Cup winners.