Zaunpfahl: Real star Endrick signals winter exit despite Mourinho's plan

Eurasia Sport writes that this season should have gone differently for Endrick. After an impressive loan spell at Olympique Lyon, the 20‑year‑old Brazilian wanted to take off at Real Madrid under new coach José Mourinho. Instead, so far he has only sat on the bench for 141 minutes in seven league games.

Endrick sits, as he did last season under Xabi Alonso, mainly on the bench and only makes brief appearances. According to The Athletic, a departure in the winter is now on the table, possibly permanent.

Endrick expresses his desire to play

"I just want to play, be happy and help my teammates," Endrick said on Tuesday at a press conference in Brazil. "Scoring goals, providing assists – just like in Lyon, which are among the best experiences of my life and the happiest times I have ever had."

"I don't know what will happen in January. That's in God's hands. I just ask to do what is best for my career. Madrid is a wonderful city, but I will always do everything to advance my career," he added.

Words that in the current case show that Endrick is gradually losing patience with the Royals. Real itself is now more open to a permanent departure, with The Athletic reporting a transfer fee of at least €60 million being demanded.

He need not complain about a lack of interest; Cortegana mentions AS Roma and AC Milan as possible suitors, while links to Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon remain cold.

Endrick will decide in December how things will go for him from January onward. If the situation remains unchanged, everything points to a permanent farewell, possibly forever.