Real Madrid forward seriously considering leaving the club amid interest from Aston Villa, Roma

Real Madrid forward seriously considering leaving the club amid interest from Aston Villa, Roma Real Madrid’s spending spree this summer is set to have major repercussions to some of the existing stars in the team. One of the unlikely victims is Endrick. After coming back from a successful loan spell at Lyon, the Brazilian has found himself surplus to requirements at Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho is not too keen on utilising his services heading into the new season, with the Portuguese manager already having the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Yan Diomande and Rodrygo under his disposal. Endrick considering Real Madrid exit Endrick is surplus to the requirements at Real Madrid. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images) According to Diario AS , Endrick is now seriously weighing up another loan move, having listened to offers since the signing of Carlos Espi was confirmed. Mourinho has left the final decision in the player’s hands, but Endrick already knows exactly where he stands in the pecking order . The Portuguese views him more as a number nine than a right winger, the role he occupied at Lyon, yet also acknowledges the Brazilian lacks the traits of a traditional, positional centre-forward. That leaves Endrick as the third option in attack behind Mbappe and Espi, with the right wing even more congested following Diomande’s arrival, and Brahim Diaz, Bernardo Silva and a returning Rodrygo all competing for minutes. Roma and Aston Villa keen Endrick has no shortage of suitors. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images) Should Endrick leave, he is clear about the kind of move he wants, prioritising a club in European competition, ideally the Champions League, where he would be guaranteed a starting role at number nine. That is precisely what Lyon offered him, and the gamble paid off, with Endrick scoring eight goals and providing seven assists in 21 appearances during his half-season in France. Now, both Roma and Aston Villa have made approaches, with each meeting the conditions Endrick has set for a potential departure. A loan may also suit Real Madrid, who are keen to protect a significant investment. Having spent close to €80 million on Endrick in total since signing him from Palmeiras, the club are reluctant to see his value diminish. To facilitate a move, Real Madrid are even considering covering part of his salary, which exceeds €5 million net per season, in a similar arrangement to the one agreed with Fiorentina for Franco Mastantuono. For now, though, the ball is in Endrick’s court.