Real Madrid youngster attracts Roma interest ahead of new season

Real Madrid youngster attracts Roma interest ahead of new season Although the new signings have taken most of the spotlight, another change in the Real Madrid squad from the last season is the presence of the Brazilian forward Endrick, who returned to the Merengue club this summer after having spent the second half of the last season on loan at Lyon. This loan stint at the Ligue 1 side proved to be very fruitful for him as he rediscovered his good form and even got a call-up for the World Cup from the Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti. One of the reasons why he had to leave for loan last season was the presence of Gonzalo Garcia on the bench, with whom he had to compete for the second place in the center-forward hierarchy, where Kylian Mbappe remained a fixed starter. With Garcia’s move to Fulham this summer, things were looking bright for Endrick, who was apparently looking to stay in Mourinho’s squad for the next season. However, with Carlos Espi’s signing , the scenario can once again change for the Brazilian forward, and he might again have to leave on another loan for regular minutes on the pitch. In such a context, several clubs are keeping an eye on his situation, and Diario AS cites La Gazzetta dello Sport to report that the Serie A side AS Roma is one such club. The Italians are looking to get the Brazilian on loan with a purchase clause, with a buyback option for Real Madrid, as they look to follow the blueprint that Como used for Nico Paz. Gian Piero Gasperini, the Roma head coach, wants more strikers in his team, and his club has identified Endrick as a suitable candidate for this purpose. Their sporting director recently travelled to the Spanish capital, and, among other things, also made inquiries about the Brazilian forward. Going forward, it remains to be seen whether the Italian side will be able to convince Endrick to undertake the move to Italy, and whether Real Madrid will be willing to see him depart after already having said goodbye to Gonzalo this summer.