Endrick's Real Madrid future up in the air again, January key | OneFootball

Endrick’s future is once again raising doubts at Real Madrid. Although his agent publicly denied that the Brazilian striker is looking for a way out, his lack of playing time is once again putting his situation under the spotlight.

Thiago Freitas, the player’s agent, was emphatic in denying any intention to leave the club.

The statements came after Endrick failed to play a single minute against Rayo Vallecano, making it his second straight match without any involvement.

Endrick decided to stay after speaking with Mourinho

The situation is especially striking because the striker had once again considered leaving during the summer.

According to information from AS, Endrick ultimately decided to remain at Real Madrid after speaking with José Mourinho, who reportedly convinced the Brazilian to stay in the squad and fight for his opportunities.

The forward returned to Los Blancos after spending the second half of last season on loan at Olympique de Lyon, precisely in search of the minutes he had not been able to get in Madrid.

Now, however, competition has once again become an obstacle.

Competition complicates his outlook

Endrick has to fight for minutes in a squad full of attacking options.

In addition to established players, the Brazilian is also competing for a bigger role with young players such as Carlos Espí and Yan Diomande, who are part of the renewal of the Madrid squad.

The situation could lead the club to reassess his future once the winter transfer window arrives.

January is back on the horizon

The next winter transfer window is still some way off, but it will be an important time to assess the situation.

Endrick’s priority seems to be to remain at Real Madrid and convince Mourinho that he deserves more opportunities. However, his lack of minutes could reopen the possibility of a loan move if his situation does not change over the coming months.

For now, the Brazilian remains part of the squad, and his agent denies any intention to leave.

And in his next opportunity, Endrick finally got minutes again: he came on in the 86th minute against Elche, in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over the team coached by Martin Anselmi.

It was a brief appearance, but enough to end the wait and keep the Brazilian striker’s fight to regain prominence at Los Blancos alive.

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