Endrick’s Costly Goal: The Financial Details of His Transfer to Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid earlier this week was far from a routine performance for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. While Federico Valverde’s penalty provided the initial breakthrough and Kylian Mbappé struggled to make an impact, it was the debut goal from their summer signing, Endrick, that stole the spotlight. Scoring in the 96th minute, the 18-year-old Brazilian marked his first goal as a Real Madrid player.

However, this goal comes with a substantial financial implication for Los Blancos. According to Mundo Deportivo, the transfer agreement between Real Madrid and Palmeiras includes several performance-based bonuses, making Endrick’s debut strike a costly affair for the Spanish giants.

Costly Contributions

As part of the transfer deal, Real Madrid has committed to paying Palmeiras €35,000 for each goal, assist, or penalty won by Endrick until 2030. Thus, the club had to transfer €35,000 to the Brazilian side when Endrick scored his first goal against Valladolid.

While it is not specified whether there is a cap on the number of goals that could trigger payments, Palmeiras stands to earn up to €12.5 million in bonuses based on Endrick’s performance.

Additional Clauses and Costs

The transfer agreement includes additional clauses that could lead to significant payments. Besides the €35,000 per goal or penalty, Real Madrid must pay Palmeiras €75,000 for each match Endrick starts and plays at least 45 minutes.

Moreover, if Endrick helps Real Madrid win La Liga and starts at least eight league matches, the club will owe Palmeiras €500,000. This payment doubles if Endrick starts 18 league games.

In the event of a UEFA Champions League victory, Real Madrid will need to pay Palmeiras between €1 million and €2 million, depending on whether Endrick has started at least four or eight games in the competition.

Individual Achievements

Further performance-related bonuses are tied to Endrick’s individual accolades. Palmeiras could receive €1 million if Endrick wins the Golden Boy or Kopa Trophy or finishes in the top three for the Ballon d’Or or FIFA The Best. If Endrick secures one of the latter two awards, the payment amount doubles to €2 million.

In summary, while Endrick’s goal against Valladolid is a promising start for Real Madrid’s young talent, it also marks the beginning of a series of costly financial obligations. The club’s commitment to Palmeiras underscores the high stakes involved in securing one of the most exciting prospects in world football.