'I hope he joins us': Xavi provides huge update on Barca's Endrick pursuit

"We've been talking with Endrick's father and also with the player. I explained them the project. We want him, he’s a top talent," Xavi has told ESPN.

"Endrick is the kind of player we need. I hope he joins Barca. It's up to him to decide," the Barca boss added.

It seems like Barcelona have actually entered the race to sign the most promising striker in the world – despite Real Madrid being the reported favourites for his signature.

Endrick is a 16-year-old wonderkid with a crazy goalscoring record for Palmeiras' youth teams – it stood at 165 goals in 169 games in January. The teenager already plays for Palmeiras' U20 and senior sides despite being so young.

Source: ESPN