Barcelona head coach Xavi wants to sign Brazilian teenager Endrick, revealing he has held talks with the player and his father.
The 16-year-old Palmeiras forward is widely considered to be one of the finest prospects in South American football, drawing the attention of some of Europe s biggest sides.
Endrick s father will reportedly travel to Spain to tour Real Madrid s facilities later this month, but a fight is expected for his services, with Barcelona s own interest now being confirmed.
We ve been talking to his father and also directly to the player. I explained the project we have in Barcelona, Xavi told ESPN.
We want talent and he s a talent, able to make a difference. He can score goals, he can dribble, he s got a brutal ability to make a difference.
He s the kind of player we need. He already knows the project we have in Barcelona and we are talking.
I hope he becomes our player. It s up to him. It always depends on the player. Usually, a player will end up playing where he wants to play. So, it s a very personal decision of Endrick.
While Endrick s future lies away from South America, any club looking to sign him will not be able to move him to Europe until he is 18 due to FIFA regulations.
— Endrick (@endrickii)
