Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterBrazilian teenager Endrick is at the start of what he hopes will be a long and successful career.The 19-year-old crossed the Atlantic in 2024 when he completed his move to Real Madrid to join the club of his hero - and the player he wants to emulate.Thats because, like so many of his generation, the former Palmeiras man grew up idolising Cristiano Ronaldo. You may like Real Madrid youngster Endrick explains his fascination with Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton Endrick opens up on tough Real Madrid start and the huge happiness Lyon loan has brought Some time ago I didnt believe I could be at the World Cup, but with God its possible. I dont doubt anything Endrick opens up on his Brazil chances following Real Madrid loan exit Endrick on his career path so far and the player he wants to emulateRonaldo made the move to the Premier League at the age of 18, so when Endrick had the opportunity to make a loan move in January, was he tempted to follow Ronaldos footsteps?Yes, there was interest from English clubs, and from Italy and Germany too, the teenager tells FourFourTwo. Some very good clubs showed interest, but its not necessary to mention names.I thank them for their interest. I have God in my life and when I heard about the English clubs that were interested, I didnt hear God telling me it was the destination at that moment, and neither did my wife.When you get married, you know whos really in charge! [Laughs] So its important to listen to her opinion. But when the name Lyon appeared, both my wife and I felt the touch of God.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.If one day I go to the Premier League, then it will not only be my decision, it will be something God places in my path.Growing up, there was one Premier League club that caught his attention.I had affection for Manchester United, because thats where Cristiano Ronaldo played and achieved so much.Everyone watches the Premier League it has excellent clubs, a lot of excitement and a lot of matches that are decided in the final moments.Ive followed Ronaldos career closely and watched YouTube videos of him playing at Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and now Al Nassr.It doesnt matter where he is, Ill always follow him.TOPICSReal MadridLa LigaJoe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.With contributions fromCaio Carrieri
