What is not new at the moment is that Brazil has a new young star who promises to change modern football. Yes Neymar, Vinicius and Rodrigo weren’t enough to intimidate any defenses, a new gem appeared: Eric Felipe Moreira de SousaKnown as Edric Philip Or simply Entric.
Who is Edric Felipe?
Born in Brasilia on July 21, 2006, Edric is a strong left-footed striker., son of social networks. Why; His father published the goals he scored at the neighborhood club and San Pablo came close to signing him. palm tree He went further and gave his father, who was unemployed, a job, reason enough to stay with young Edric Felipe. This is how he arrived in Palmeiras in 2017, at the age of 11.
Edric, with everything agreed with Real Madrid
According to Italian pass market expert Fabrizio Romano, “Real Madrid has verbally agreed everything with Palmeiras and Edric”. The journalist assured that although nothing has been signed, everything has already been settled between the Spanish club and Palmeira with a deal that would be around €60 million plus taxes, requiring “the full package” 72 million euros.
Edric’s contract with Real Madrid will be for six years, between June 2024 and June 2030. The footballer can only be transferred to Real Madrid in mid-2024, when he turns 18. The transfer cannot be made in advance because the international transfer of footballers under the age of 18 is prohibited.
How is Edric’s contract and when could he arrive at Real Madrid?
Edric has a contract with Palmeiras until June 2025and as stipulated by FIFA regulations, he will be able to reach Europe when he is of legal age, which will not happen until July 2024. In Madrid they know this, of course, but they are willing to make the million-dollar investment after they consider the player as a potential period talent.
How many years of youth did Edric Felipe play?
Edric moved to Palmeiras when he was 11 years old and played in their youth team for 5 years. That time was enough for him to score 165 goals in 169 games. Almost a goal per game. Huge.
He was also selected with Brazil for an U20 tournament in France. The Canary they were champions after beating Argentina and Edric was the tournament’s best player with 5 goals in 4 matches.
When did Edric Felipe make his debut in the first for Palmeiras?
On 6 October 2022, Portugal’s Abel Ferreira looked to the bench and brought on 16-year-old Edric Felipe to make his debut against Coritiba at Allianz Parque. Palmeiras won that game 4-0, but the news was a teenager’s debut in front of the rapt eyes of his parents.
The record broken by Edric Felipe
16 years, 4 months and 3 days. The age at which Edric scored his first official goal in Palmeira’s top game. It was against Coritiba and that’s how it happened the youngest player in Palmeira history to score an official goal.
Which teams in Europe follow Edric Felipe?
Just as Vinicius Junior was sold by Flamengo to Real Madrid at the age of 17, Edric is already being followed by the powerful in Europe.
Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester City all eyed him. Real Madrid emissaries have already been in Brazil to see him in person and start negotiations. City have inquired about his price and are promising to step up to keep him.
How much is Edric Felipe worth?
According to the specialist site Transfermarkt, youngster Edric Felipe is worth €15,000,000, which explains the huge price Madrid would have for him if they ended up paying more than €70 million for him.
