Real Madrid attacker Endrick has acknowledged he could seek a move away from the Spanish club during the January transfer window after experiencing limited playing time this season. The 20-year-old Brazil international discussed his situation after joining up with his national team for upcoming friendly matches against Japan and Singapore.
Uncertainty Over January Future
Endrick’s campaign was disrupted early on by an injury in August that kept him out of action for four weeks. Since returning, the former Palmeiras forward has found opportunities hard to come by, starting just one match in a victory over Sevilla and accumulating a total of 140 minutes across all competitions.
Having spent the second half of last season on loan at French side Lyon, Endrick did not rule out another potential exit when the transfer window opens in January.
“I’m only 20 years old, so I’ll see how things develop. I just want to play, be happy and help my team-mates,” Endrick said. “I don’t know what will happen in January, that’s in God’s hands. I only ask for the best for my career. Whatever is meant to happen, will happen. I will keep my feet on the ground and continue to give my best. Madrid is a wonderful city, my family is there, but I will always do whatever it takes to advance in my career.”
Squad Competition and Support From Mourinho
Endrick clarified that his lack of minutes has not caused friction between him and Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, emphasizing that he remains committed to the team.
“I have a lot of faith in Mourinho,” Endrick explained. “Every day he contacts me, not to talk about football, but to ask about my personal life. I will always give everything for Real Madrid because the club is above everything, but with the affection and attention that Mourinho shows me… I am even more motivated to give everything.”
The young striker faces stiff competition in attack, particularly following the summer arrival of Yan Diomande and the presence of established stars like Kylian Mbappe.
“You know full well who we’ve got there [in the number nine position] – he’s the second-best player in the world according to the latest Ballon d’Or,” Endrick said of Mbappe. “And we know who Kylian is. Whenever I get the chance at Real – and I did just recently after the last international break – I try to perform to the best of my ability. I’ve come on in matches for five minutes, or 10 minutes… The games where I played for the longest were against Roma and AEK Athens. Those were moments I made the most of. I know it’s not easy.”
Endrick made a brief appearance off the bench in the final five minutes of Real Madrid’s weekend fixture against Valencia. Following the match, Mourinho expressed frustration over his inability to provide more minutes to talented members of his squad. The Portuguese coach noted that he hopes Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti will give Endrick opportunities during the international break, adding that he would be grateful if the young forward gets playing time with his country.
