Chelsea have been handed a blow in the race to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick after the 16-year-old admitted his admiration for Real Madrid talisman Karim Benzema. The teenage sensation has been heavily linked with a move to many of Europe's top sides lately as he continues to impress for boyhood club Palmeiras.
According to the Evening Standard, Endrick has had 'several' meetings with the Blues over a potential move to Stamford Bridge. Despite this, the report states that Real Madrid believe that they're leading the race to sign the striker.
It's said that Endrick's father Douglas is heavily involved in deciding his son's future and he's said to be working with the agents of Los Blancos star Vinicius Junior. Any future deal that Endrick signs with a European side will be in the New Year and he'll only be able to join a new club in 2024 once he turns 18.
