Real Madrid weigh up another loan for Endrick, says site

Real Madrid weigh up another loan for Endrick, says site Brazilian forward Endrick has yet to make an appearance for Real Madrid this season, which is already stirring movement behind the scenes at the Spanish club. According to The Athletic, the player's future will be reassessed before the January transfer window opens, and another loan move has not been ruled out. The possibility of a departure draws attention, given that coach José Mourinho was chiefly responsible for keeping the player during the last window. The Portuguese manager showed great faith in the Brazilian’s football and spoke with him about his tactical plans, intending to use him both as the focal point in attack (center forward) and out wide on the right. According to a report by journalist Mario Cortegana, Endrick’s path to a starting spot, however, is quite complicated in both positions, which is prompting Real Madrid to take fresh stock of the player’s situation before the winter market in Europe. In the last transfer window, clubs such as Roma and Aston Villa tried to sign the Brazilian. However, Mourinho made a point of convincing both the Madrid board and the player himself to continue together. On August 25, in a press conference, the Portuguese coach confirmed the approaches. "He is a player I like very much, who received a lot of inquiries from clubs for a loan or a sale. I didn’t want to sell him because I like him and I like working with this young player, who has a lot of talent," he said. Despite being in the manager’s good graces, the battle for minutes in the starting team is fierce. Leading the attack, Kylian Mbappé is the main name, while Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior are undisputed starters in their positions. On the right wing, the Brazilian must overcome competition from Brahim Díaz and Arda Güler, as well as wait for Rodrygo’s return, as he recovers from a knee injury. Another factor that has increased competition in attack was the arrival of Carlos Espí. Signed for approximately €25 million, the 21-year-old forward made a great impression in preseason and already secured Real Madrid’s victory in their La Liga opener against Espanyol by scoring in the closing minutes. Now in his third season wearing the Merengue shirt, Endrick is trying to establish himself. In his first year, he played 37 matches (totaling 847 minutes), with seven goals and one assist, but injuries and a lack of continuity hindered his development. Last season, the situation became more complicated. After receiving advice from Xabi Alonso to look for a team where he could play more, the Brazilian initially chose to stay. However, after enduring eight straight games on the bench, he ended up accepting a loan move to Lyon. In France, Endrick rediscovered his best form: he played 21 matches, scored eight goals and provided eight assists, securing his place in the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup. The current moment and the coaching staff’s caution This season, the forward’s return has been handled cautiously due to a muscle injury suffered shortly before the Spanish league resumed. Endrick was included in the squad for the first time in the 2-1 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League, but remained on the bench — Brahim Díaz was Mourinho’s choice on the right side. According to sources close to the club cited by The Athletic, it is still too early to expect the Brazilian to get frequent minutes. Even so, the player remains confident thanks to the conversations and assurances of importance given by the Portuguese coach. If Endrick manages to earn space over the next few months, he will remain in Madrid. If the lack of minutes continues, the board and the player will once again consider a possible loan move in January. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.