There is a story around Endrick of Real Madrid right now and of course Chelsea are involved in the rumours.
Chelsea were linked with Endrick before he joined the Spanish side and you know that the admiration is always still going to be there.
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A situation is bubbling up potentially, and fans are wondering whether Chelsea might try to sign the Brazilian youngster some time soon because they were certainly on it at one point.
But Chelsea have their own rising star Brazilian youngster who has burst onto the scene this season – Estevao Willian.
And one insider believes that Estevao is so far ahead of Endrick right now and that Chelsea know they made the right call on this one.
Insider on Endrick
Endrick applauds the Real Madrid fans.
Endrick applauds the Real Madrid fans. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
Transfer insider Graeme Bailey has exclusively told The Chelsea Chronicle that while the Blues did have interest in Endrick before Estevao, they were far more set on signing the winger when they agreed a deal with Palmeiras.
He said: “Chelsea tried hard for Endrick, but I am told they never went as far as they did for Estevao.
“But that isn’t to say Chelsea did and don’t rate Endrick, they do – they think he is an outstanding talent, but his mind was set on Madrid but Chelsea were never as firmly in on him than with Estevao, they were not going to be beaten to him under any circumstances.
“Are Chelsea relieved about Endrick? That isn’t something that they aren’t saying at all – clearly everyone can see that the move hasn’t worked out to date – so I guess the club don’t need to say anything.
“Personally, Endrick could yet come good, he is a talent – but Estevao is so far ahead of him, Chelsea for sure knew what they were doing with him.”
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