AC Milan ready to re-ignite pursuit for struggling Real Madrid youngster in January – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s abundance of riches in attack always meant someone was not going to get enough game time under Jose Mourinho.

A couple of months into the new season, that someone appears to be Endrick. The Brazilian has found minutes extremely hard to come by.

His lack of opportunities under Mourinho could reopen the door to a January departure, with AC Milan preparing another attempt to sign the Real Madrid striker on loan.

According to Diario SPORT, citing Portuguese outlet A Bola, Milan coach Ruben Amorim is one of the main advocates of a potential move.

Endrick has played just four official minutes for Madrid this season, although a muscle injury has also limited his availability.

Milan ready to try again

Milan already explored a move for Endrick during the summer and received encouragement from the Brazilian himself.

The transfer did not progress because Mourinho was unwilling to lose the striker at that stage. Several months later, however, the situation looks considerably different.

Endrick is finding minutes hard to come by at Real Madrid. (Photo by David Balogh/Getty Images)

Endrick has struggled to enter Mourinho’s rotation, leaving him with another important decision over his development.

The proposed solution would be a six-month loan without a purchase option, meaning Madrid would retain complete control over his future.

It would essentially repeat the formula used last season, when Endrick joined Lyon in January. That spell gave him the regular football he needed.

Endrick, in turn, repaid the French club’s faith in him as he finished with eight goals and eight assists across 21 appearances.

Competition for Endrick

Milan are not alone.

Roma have also contacted the player’s representatives, while Aston Villa attempted to sign him during the summer.

His situation therefore appears to be quite open, with several other European clubs interested in signing him.

The 20-year-old needs regular minutes to develop in his career. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images)

For Endrick, however, the coming weeks represent another opportunity to change Mourinho’s mind. The Brazilian is only 20, and there is no doubting his potential.

Four minutes is nowhere near enough football for a player at a stage when regular competitive experience is essential.

A loan could make sense for Madrid and Endrick

Madrid should look to give Endrick meaningful game time while also keeping control over his future.

A loan move to AC Milan or any other top European club would allow Los Blancos to keep hold of Endrick in the long run.

Endrick desperately needs minutes to enjoy continuity, and it remains to be seen how Mourinho and the club handle his future.