Real Madrid forward set to remain at club despite interest from Manchester United – report

Real Madrid forward set to remain at club despite interest from Manchester United – report According to RMC Sport in France, Brazilian wonderkid Endrick is increasingly likely to remain at Real Madrid this summer. The 20-year-old has been on the radars of both AS Roma and Aston Villa , while more recently, Premier League heavyweights Manchester United have also expressed interest in his situation. However, the striker has reportedly clear signals from his new coach, Jose Mourinho, about his future at the club. Endrick staying After a difficult year and a half at Real Madrid, Endrick left the club January to sign Lyon loan, where he enjoyed an impressive half-season. The Brazilian international scored eight goals and provided eight assists in 21 matches. Having returned to Madrid for pre-season this summer, the youngster seems set to have an important role in Mourinho’s squad. Not going anywhere. (Photo by David Balogh/Getty Images) The report insists that the Portuguese tactician is counting on Endrick and believes he will play an important role in the upcoming campaign. Full faith in Endrick That confidence is shared by Real Madrid’s hierarchy, including club president Florentino Perez . Real Madrid invested in excess of €70 million to bring Endrick from Palmeiras, including the transfer fee, commissions, salary and bonuses. The Merengues are therefore expecting a significant return on that investment from the 20-year-old, particularly after his excellent end to the season with Lyon. His performances also earned him a place in Brazil’s squad for this summer’s World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti. Endrick was offered a bigger role away from Madrid. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images) Endrick has attracted interest from Aston Villa, Manchester United and Roma, all of whom could offer him a clearer path to regular first-team football. Nevertheless, he now appears ready to accept the challenge Mourinho has given him at Real Madrid. Now set to stay put at the Santiago Bernabeu, Endrick could continue on the right, where he played during his spell at Lyon or compete for a place in the No. 9 position alongside Kylian Mbappe and new signing Carlos Espi. The Brazilian is determined to establish himself at the Bernabeu, although he has not ruled out a loan move in the January transfer window if he finds himself short of playing time.