Report: December could decide €40m-rated Real Madrid youngster’s future as Mourinho stands firm

Report: December could decide €40m-rated Real Madrid youngster’s future as Mourinho stands firm December could prove decisive for Endrick’s future at Real Madrid as the club approaches the January transfer window with a difficult decision over the Brazilian forward’s development.  According to a report from Bernabeu Digital , the coming weeks will be important in assessing whether the 20-year-old should remain at the Santiago Bernabeu or seek another opportunity to secure regular playing time, something that is not entirely ruled out . On that note, it is also crucial to note that Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is reluctant to let the youngster leave.  The Portuguese manager believes Endrick has enormous potential and considers him an important part of his attacking options for the second half of the season and his position creates a difficult situation because Endrick has so far struggled to get minutes under him. Mourinho makes his position clear on Endrick’s departure Mourinho has already indicated that Real Madrid are not looking to sanction another loan for Endrick .  December is going to be a key month for Endrick’s future. (Photo by Ashok Kumar/Getty Images) The manager has publicly defended the Brazilian’s potential and dismissed the possibility of an immediate departure, making it clear that interested clubs should not expect an easy negotiation. His stance is understandable from a squad-management perspective, as Real Madrid face a demanding second half of the campaign, with domestic and European commitments requiring depth in attacking positions.  Furthermore, the manager’s personal relationship with the youngster also appears to be positive, as Endrick himself has revealed. “I have great faith in Mourinho. Every day he contacts me, not to discuss football, but to inquire about my personal life,” he said about the Portuguese manager. Limited playing time keeps the January question alive Despite Mourinho’s confidence, Endrick’s lack of involvement remains the central issue.  Endrick is not against leaving Real Madrid in January. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) He has made seven appearances across competitions this season, starting only once and accumulating a mere 141 minutes.  The Brazilian has already experienced the benefits of regular football through his loan spell at Lyon during the second half of last season.  He registered eight goals and eight assists in 21 appearances, a period he described as one of the happiest of his career.  Now, as a result of recent developments, Endrick has refused to close the door on a January departure , making the month of December crucial to understand where he sits in terms of team hierarchy. As such, Roma and AC Milan have been linked with interest in the Brazilian, although nothing can be said for sure at the moment. Note: Transfer valuation in the title has been taken from Transfermarkt on the date of publication.