Transfer Market: Still without minutes, Endrick could be loaned out again

Yet to feature in an official match this season, Endrick could be loaned out by Real Madrid again as early as the January transfer window. According to The Athletic, the Brazilian international's future will be re-evaluated before the window reopens, despite José Mourinho being instrumental in his summer stay at the club.

The manager has shown confidence in the young forward since taking charge of the Merengues, outlining his plans for the season, which included deploying him in various positions. However, fierce competition within the squad could dictate a new path.

The publication reports that clubs like Aston Villa and Roma expressed interest in the attacker, but Mourinho convinced both the club and the player to continue together. In a press conference on August 25th, the Portuguese coach confirmed the approaches: «He's a player I really like, who received many inquiries from clubs for a loan or sale. I didn't want to sell him because I like him and I enjoy working with this young talent.»

Despite the coach's backing, the battle for a starting spot is intense. Kylian Mbappé is the primary attacking reference, with Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham holding undisputed starter status. On the right wing, Endrick competes with Arda Guler and Brahim Díaz, in addition to the anticipated return of Rodrygo, who is recovering from a knee injury.

The arrival of Carlos Espí, a 21-year-old forward signed for approximately 25 million euros, adds another layer of competition. Espí impressed in pre-season and scored the winning goal on his LaLiga debut against Espanyol.

This marks Endrick's third season at Real Madrid. In his first, he featured in 37 games (847 minutes), scoring seven goals and providing one assist, but injuries and difficulty establishing himself limited his consistency. Last season, after advice from Xabi Alonso to seek more playing time and following eight consecutive games on the bench, he was eventually loaned to Paulo Fonseca's Lyon.

In France, the forward rediscovered his form, with eight goals and eight assists in 21 matches, a performance that earned him a call-up to the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup.

Now back in Madrid, his playing time has been carefully managed by the coaching staff due to a muscle injury sustained before the start of LaLiga.

Endrick was named in the squad for the first time this season for the Champions League match against Inter, which the Blancos won 2-1, but he remained on the bench. Brahim was Mourinho's choice for the right wing.