Chelsea target Endrick has declared that it is his dream to play in Europe but conceded his focus is currently on Palmeiras. Despite just turning 16 in the summer, the Palmeiras striker has long been linked with Chelsea, while the likes of Manchester United, PSG and Real Madrid have all been described as possible destinations for the youngster.
The Brazilian made his senior debut last month and already has three goals and an assist in his first seven matches, but the Blues would be unable to seal a move until 2024, when Endrick turns 18.
Nevertheless, it appears they are putting the groundwork in now. The Blues are said to have hosted Endrick's family and facilitated the young star's family an opportunity to speak to Thiago Silva as part of a trip to Cobham.
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It appears that such work may be well-needed with plenty of competition, and the player is open to any league in Europe for the moment. Even going so far as to suggest he doesn't care where he ends up for now.
"There's the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1," Endrick told TV Gazeta. "I play video games a lot, I make a career out of playing. I watch all the leagues, I play in all the leagues, practically. I see myself playing in any league.
"My dream is to play in Europe, but what I want is to be playing. I'm focused on Palmeiras, and I don't care where I'll be playing in the future ... Currently, Haaland is a new guy that I look up to, who was almost from my generation. But, of course, there is also Ronaldo."
Endrick has wasted little time trying to impress as he became Palmeiras' youngest-ever player and the second-youngest goalscorer in Brazilian first-division history.
"They all tell me to seize my moment," Endrick added, "So that's what I always keep to myself. It will always be on my chest. Let's move on and, as they say, seize my moment."
Chelsea made serious efforts to improve the quality of their development squad in the summer, signing the likes of Carney Chukwuemeka, Cesare Casadei, Omari Hutchinson, Eddie Beach and Zak Sturge. Monitoring talents such as Endrick, despite the limitations placed on the club by Brexit, shows they still intend to sign the very best prospects.
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