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Real Madrid is monitoring two Brazilian teenage talents, Eduardo Conceicao and Eduardo Pepe, as part of their strategy to recruit young players. The club has a history of successfully signing South American players.
Real Madrid closely monitoring two Brazilian teenage wonderkids – report
Real Madrid continue to focus on recruiting young talent, a transfer strategy that has worked quite well for them in recent years.
There is special focus on talents in South America, particularly Brazil, from where Los Blancos have signed talents like Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo Goes, and Endrick.
Now, according to journalist Craque Neto on the programme Os Donos da Bola (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on two emerging prospects – Eduardo Conceicao and Eduardo Pape.
Conceicao, 16, is one of the most in-demand youngsters currently, with the Palmeiras wonderkid being courted by the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United, and even Barcelona, although the latter have seemingly dropped out of the race.
Now, Real Madrid, too, have entered the fray for the teenage forward, with the journalist going as far as claiming that the may have already secured the signing of the highly rated youngster.
Real Madrid is closely monitoring Eduardo Conceicao and Eduardo Pepe.
Real Madrid focuses on signing young players, particularly from South America, which has proven successful in recent years.
Real Madrid has previously signed Brazilian talents like Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo Goes, and Endrick.

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Conceicao is tied down to a contract until 31 January 2029 with Palmeiras and is expected to cost a big sum, in line with the recent big sales of Endrick and Estevao that the Brazilian club made.
The second player on the list, Eduardo Pape, a 17-year-old midfielder currently playing for Cruzeiro. The youngster starred in the Copinha tournament, scoring two and assisting three goals, helping the the club’s youth team win the trophy.
In addition to Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City are also monitoring his development. Pape recently renewed his contract with Cruzeiro until 31 December 2029.
Both players cannot move to Europe until they turn 18 years old, but for now, Real Madrid are closely tracking the Brazilian duo.