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Brazil and Mexico played out an exciting warm-up friendly match ahead of this summer’s Copa America. Brazil took a two-goal lead and Mexico equalized late in the match, but the young player was brilliant Indrik He had the last word with a dramatic winner.

In the sixth minute of stoppage time Endrik jumped high in the penalty area to receive a cross from Vinicius JuniorWho will soon become his teammate at Real Madrid. Indrik, just still 17 years oldHe came on as a substitute in the second half and excelled during the 30 minutes he spent on the pitch, coming close to the goal within minutes of his introduction.

Saturday’s dramatic winner continues Endrik’s impressive record at international level. Earlier this year, he scored the only goal in the match that Brazil won England at Wembley Stadium and followed that up with another own goal Spain in Madrid. You have registered now Three goals for the national team He has yet to appear for more than 45 minutes in any match.

Without a reliable option to lead the line at this summer’s Copa America, Endrick could force his way into coach Dorival Junior’s starting lineup for their tournament opener against Costa Rica.

When will Indrik join Real Madrid?

In December 2022, the La Liga giants committed a staggering €35 million to secure the signature of Endrik, who was just 16 years old at the time. Real Madrid moved quickly to sign the young striker who has been rated as one of the best players of his generation.

However, Indrik will only become official Real Madrid player this summer, after his 18th birthday on July 21. Once he signs with the Spanish club, he will be able to move to Spain, although the club have not ruled out the possibility of a loan move in the early years to give him greater first-team opportunities.

Earlier this year, AS spoke exclusively to Indrik and the Brazilian star revealed that he received help from Vinicius and teammate Rodrigo Goes before moving to Madrid.

“It’s very good. They are young, also Brazilian, and they are adapting well to the city, the club and the way of playing in Spain“,” he explained. “Their story, the story of Vinny and Rodrigo, is an inspiration and they will help me a lot.”