Striker Endrick could once again leave Real Madrid on loan. The 20-year-old Brazilian player has already received offers and is seriously considering a possible transfer to another club this season.
This change of scenery happens after the arrival of Carlos Espí to the cast. Coach José Mourinho sees Endrick as an alternative for the center forward position, but believes that he still does not have the profile of a more fixed number 9 in the area.
As a result, Endrick finds himself behind names like Kylian Mbappé and Espí in the fight for a place in the attack. The situation is made worse by the large number of players who can play on the right wing, including Diomande, Brahim Díaz, Bernardo Silva and Rodrygo, who returns after injury.
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Striker seeks to be a starter and prioritizes clubs in European competitions
Endrick is already aware of his likely role in the Real Madrid squad and is considering a new transfer to guarantee more playing time. The athlete imposed some conditions to accept the loan, the main one being the real chance of starting as number 9. He also wants a club that participates in European tournaments, preferably the Champions League.
Rome and Aston Villa appear as possible destinations for the striker. Both teams meet the requirements established by the player, including participation in continental competitions. Clubs like Roma and Aston Villa have already made loan offers. The Italian team, however, is seen as the favorite in the race for the Brazilian. Aston Villa would be interested in having Endrick as an alternative to Ollie Watkins, the team’s top scorer last season.
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Experience at Lyon influences the decision about the player’s future
Endrick’s previous experience away from Real Madrid strengthens the idea of a new loan. During his time at Lyon, the Brazilian had an outstanding performance in the second half of the season. He played 21 games, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists, results that helped him regain his place and secure his call-up for the World Cup.
The good performance in France was crucial for Endrick to understand the importance of having a sequence of games and being a protagonist on the field.
Real Madrid positively evaluates the possibility of a loan for Endrick
Real Madrid are not ruling out Endrick’s temporary departure. The club considers that a loan could be a way to avoid the attacker’s devaluation, if he has few minutes on the field next season. The investment made in signing the Brazilian was significant, with a fixed 35 million euros paid to Palmeiras, in addition to 25 million in target bonuses.
When adding the transfer fees, commissions, salary and bonuses, Real Madrid’s total investment in the striker already reaches almost 80 million euros. To facilitate a possible loan transfer, the Spanish club is even considering paying part of the athlete’s salary. Endrick’s remuneration exceeds 5 million euros net per season.