da fezbet: Endrick pulled out the iconic 'griddy' celebration after scoring another vital goal to fire Palmeiras to their 12th Brazilian league title.
da bet7k: Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Endrick in stellar form for Palmeiras Scored against Cruzeiro to seal championship Hit the Griddy to celebrate his goal WHAT HAPPENED?
The teenager, who will head to Real Madrid in the summer, once again proved his mettle at the highest level as it was his strike in the 21st minute against Cruzeiro that sealed the second successive Brazilian championship for the . It was his fifth goal in the last seven matches and after hitting the Bull's eye, Endrick pulled out the Griddy which sent fans into a frenzy at Estadio Mineirao on Wednesday evening.
AdvertisementWATCH THE CLIPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Endrick's performance this season for Palmeiras vindicates Real Madrid's decision to pay €60 million (£52m/$64m) for the youngster, with €35m due upfront and a further €25m in add-ons. The Spanish giants even congratulated the player on their social media handles and wrote: "Congratulations, @Endrick, on winning your second consecutive Brasileirão! Your goal in the last match helped your team @palmeiras win a much-deserved title. We’re very proud of you!"
Cesar Greco/PalmeirasWHAT NEXT FOR ENDRICK?
Endrick finished with 11 goals to his name to surpass Neymar's tally of 10 strikes and remained just one shy of Ronaldo Nazario's record of 12 goals in a single campaign as a 17-year-old. Madrid feels that the teenager is destined for greatness and the Santiago Bernabeu awaits with bated breath for his arrival in June. His contract runs until 2027 but there is a clause which can see it extended through to 2030.