Milan aim to replicate Nico Paz loan model for Endrick in January

AC Milan are preparing to mimic the Nico Paz loan model with Real Madrid in pursuit of Brazil striker Endrick, who has indicated he would welcome a January loan move to the Rossoneri. The 20‑year‑old, who returned from a half‑season loan at Lyon, has featured only four minutes this summer, making a temporary switch an attractive option for both clubs.

Endrick's willingness and Milan's pursuit

According to, Endrick has told Milan they would be his first choice if Real Madrid allow him to leave on loan in January again. The reports say the Brazil international is open to the idea of joining the Serie A side, reinforcing Milan’s interest beyond a short‑term fix.

Nico Paz precedent and deal structure

The Rossoneri hope to emulate the arrangement that sent Nico Paz from Real Madrid to Como in the summer of 2024. Paz arrived for an initial €6m fee, with Madrid retaining a 50 percent sell‑on clause and low‑cost buy‑back options starting at €9m. After a breakthrough season, Como bought back the sell‑on share for €60m and agreed a new buy‑back option of €80m for the summer of 2027.

Milan reportedly chased Endrick during the summer transfer window but could not reach an agreement with Real Madrid, and Roma were also named among interested Serie A clubs.

reports both Milan and Roma were told any move would have to be a straight loan without any purchase option, limiting the clubs’ long‑term control over the player.

Nevertheless, Calciomercato adds Milan will try again in January and aim to embed a series of buy‑out and buy‑back clauses, hoping to convert the loan into a permanent transfer.

Endrick spent the second half of the 2025‑26 season on loan at Lyon in Ligue 1 and has featured for just four minutes in competitive matches since returning to Madrid over the summer.

A photograph from JANUARY 22 shows Endrick preparing a throw‑in at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu during a Champions League match, underscoring his limited game time at Real Madrid. Milan now need Real Madrid’s consent for a January loan and the inclusion of the proposed clauses before the deal can progress.