Brazil legend Cafu backs Endrick to become his country's 'greatest hope' ahead of Rodryo and Vinicius Junior link-up at Real Madrid

The legendary Brazil full-back, who won the 2002 World Cup as the Selecao's captain, thinks that future Real Madrid star Endrick is the Selecao's "greatest hope" and has backed him to succeed at Los Blancos. Endrick is set to join the Spanish giants in July 2024, once he turns 18.

In an interview with O Estado de S. Paulo, Cafu said of Endrick: "He can become our greatest hope, our greatest star, the greatest idol of the last ten years. He will do very well at Real Madrid, because there he will meet established but young players, like Rodrygo and Vinícius Junior."

The Palmeiras star enjoyed a rich vein of form in the Brazilian league last season, scoring 14 league goals in 38 appearances. He also provided one assist. After the conclusion of the league, he visited Real's training base at Los Merengues in December, where he received a warm welcome from the entire squad along with manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Endrick could well be joining up with the 2023-24 Spanish champions in the summer, with Ancelotti's side currently two points clear at the top of the La Liga table. They will be next seen in action against second-placed Girona on Saturday.