Mourinho blocks January exits for three Real Madrid bench players

Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he will not allow any of the three sidelined Real Madrid stars to leave in the January window. The trio – Trent Alexander‑Arnold, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick – have seen almost no minutes this season, and the manager says they must stay and train.

Federico Valverde now occupies right‑back, while Arda Guler has been deployed in a pivot role, both becoming starters outside their usual positions. The three players most affected are Trent Alexander‑Arnold, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick, each receiving almost no prominence this season.

Trent Alexander‑Arnold has barely featured for Real Madrid. According to Defensa Central, the manager is not entertaining any change of scenery for the trio in the winter transfer market.

January window not for exits

Mourinho acknowledges their frustration but urges them to continue training as they have been. Real Madrid have seldom viewed the January window as an ideal period for exits, a view Mourinho reiterates.

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He is firm on finishing the season with the same squad he began with, leaving the situation’s evolution uncertain. Endrick may request a loan move should he deem it appropriate.

A Spanish outlet adds that nothing is ruled out regarding the future of any of the three players at this stage. Mourinho clearly has several players ahead of them in his pecking order. He also notes the season’s length means a chance will eventually arise.

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Real Madrid will listen should any player formally request a departure, whether permanent or on loan. The club is said to be open to sending Endrick on loan if he believes it benefits his development. His previous loan spell proved highly beneficial, and a shortage of minutes at this career stage is far from favourable.