Just before January, Real Madrid’s Endrick eyes Sporting or Roma

Ready to leave, Real Madrid attacker Endrick, the 20‑year‑old Brazilian, has confirmed he will look for a new club in the January transfer window after featuring for just 141 minutes across seven matches this season, scoring and assisting once, so far.

European clubs line up

There is no shortage of interest, with Italy’s AS Roma and Portugal’s Sporting CP emerging as the leading suitors. Endrick has struggled to earn playing time at Real Madrid this season, finding minutes hard to come by. He has only logged 141 minutes in seven appearances so far in the 2026/27 campaign, contributing one goal and one assist.

Mourinho’s stance and Endrick’s view

Manager Jose Mourinho repeatedly states he counts on the youngster and does not want him to leave on loan in January. Endrick, however, says he has great faith in Mourinho, noting the coach checks in on him daily about his personal life. Wary of his career stagnating, the former Palmeiras prodigy is now considering a January departure, acknowledging that significant changes would be needed for him to stay for the season’s second half.

Endrick’s January uncertainty leaves Roma hopeful as Madrid dazzles

Sporting CP can offer the regular minutes and Champions League football the Brazilian seeks, under a manager familiar with his abilities. Paulo Fonseca, who coached Endrick at Lyon last season, has just been appointed Sporting’s new manager and is eager for a reunion. Clubs from England, Italy and Portugal have expressed interest, with Arsenal also reported to be watching the situation.

Roma have pursued the player since the summer and reportedly had an agreement in place before Mourinho intervened to convince him to remain. Endrick has not yet made a final decision and is weighing all options.

Endrick mulls a January exit and seeks calm at Real Madrid

A permanent transfer cannot be ruled out, though Real Madrid would retain some control over his future in such a scenario. If the move materialises, it would mark another departure for the young Brazilian in January.