Mourinho vows Endrick will stay at Real Madrid despite outside interest

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has publicly ruled out any move for Brazilian striker Endrick, insisting the teenager will remain at the Spanish giants despite growing interest from clubs across Europe. Mourinho made the comments during a interview as the club prepares for its Champions League group match against Roma on Wednesday.

Coach dismisses loan speculation

The Portuguese coach said he does not see a loan as the best solution for Endrick and believes the nine‑shirt will achieve "the greatest success here". He added that any club interested would have to "fight hard" for the player, underscoring his personal admiration for the youngster.

Injury setbacks limit playing time

Mourinho explained that Endrick has struggled for minutes this season, managing only four minutes on the pitch after recovering from an injury that kept him out for more than a month. He noted that the forward was slated to feature against Villarreal last weekend, but a goal and a red card altered the coach’s plans.

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"After pre‑season there was an injury that kept him out for over a month at the start of the season," Mourinho said. "I even spoke with him after his recovery, but he has not yet been given a proper run of games. In that match, when we scored, he was about to come on, but the circumstances changed. When we were winning, it is normal for the coach to adjust his options," he added.

With Endrick still seeking regular minutes, Real Madrid will face Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday at 16:00 Brasília time. Mourinho’s firm stance suggests the club will continue to develop the teenager internally rather than entertain loan offers.

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