Brazilian ahead Endrick rejected comparisons with Pele and criticised unfavourable tales which have been printed about him.
Real Madrid confirmed a deal to signal the 16-yr-outdated from Palmeiras in December, with the transfer to LaLiga set to go forward in July 2024 when he turns 18.
Endrick has suffered a lack of type since his future transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu was introduced, scoring simply as soon as in 13 appearances throughout all competitions, and has struggled with the elevated media consideration he has acquired.
“Sometimes I ask myself: Why are there so many stories about me? I didn’t ask for this. There are situations that cross a line,” he instructed GQ.
“‘Ah, he’s the brand new Pele.’ Man, no person is going to be Pele, he’s the king of soccer.
“But there’s nothing I can do, I can’t ask people not to talk about my life. I always said I’d like all Brazilians to be able to be close to me, but I understand more and more that that’s not possible, there will always be people who attack me.”
Endrick additionally criticised the false tales which have been printed about him, including: “I used to be conscious of what folks have been saying about me. But not anymore.
“I like TikTok, however after I see one thing about me, I transfer on shortly.
“Recently a story came out saying that I was in therapy, but that’s a lie. The press don’t know what’s happening, and they publish it. But I can’t do anything. If I come out and contradict everything they say, I’d spend all my time doing it.”
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) December 15, 2022
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