Endrick at crossroads: Real ready to let him go, Roma and Fonseca vying
In the illuminated corridor of the Santiago Bernabéu, the 20‑year‑old Endrick watches the lights of Madrid as his future at Real looks uncertain, a little over two months after the transfer window opened and decisions.
Despite mutual respect and a solid relationship with José Mourinho, who in the summer convinced him to stay by blocking a loan to Roma that was already settled, the Brazilian has logged only 140 minutes in seven appearances, replicating the first half of last season before going on loan to Lyon.
He has also received a call‑up to the World Cup with Brazil, confirming his value at the international level.
Returned to the national team under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, Endrick is seriously considering a departure in January so as not to hinder his development path, according to Diario AS.
Roma and Sporting in the race for Endrick
Roma remains vigilant about his future, but the fiercest competition comes from Sporting, led by Paulo Fonseca.
From Spain: Endrick wants to leave Real, they challenge Sporting and Roma
Fonseca had already wanted Endrick last season at Lyon, where the youngster finished with eight goals and seven assists in twenty‑one matches, describing that experience as one of the happiest of his life.
The Portuguese club promises job security, Champions League participation and a quick adaptation thanks to the language and geographic proximity to Madrid, while still giving the player the option to consider a permanent transfer with a buy‑back clause in favor of the whites.
Real Madrid's management, in total harmony with Endrick, does not intend to block his departure, aware that they must protect an overall investment of more than eighty million euros in transfer fee, salary and commissions to avoid its depreciation.
Endrick keeps his January exit open as he prepares with Brazil
Endrick, having returned from the Brazilian national team camp, said: "I don’t know what will happen in January. Certainly Madrid is a wonderful city, but I just want to play, be happy, I’m very young. Mourinho is very attentive to me, he talks about my personal life and that’s something I appreciate, but I will do everything possible to give momentum to my career".