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Endrick, a 20-year-old Brazilian forward, has given the green light to a possible loan to Milan in the January market, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. The player belongs to Real Madrid, where he has only played 4 minutes this season, and now he is hoping that José Mourinho will authorize his departure.
Milan already tried to sign him during last summer and received the Brazilian's consent at that time, but Mourinho halted the operation. Now, with the winter market as the next opportunity, the Italian club keeps Endrick among its targets.
Endrick considers another loan away from Real Madrid
The sporting situation explains the change of scenery. Endrick has only featured in one match in LaLiga 2026/27, with 4 minutes against Elche, after overcoming a muscular issue that affected his season start.
The forward already knows what it means to go out on loan. Between January and June 2026, he played for Olympique de Lyon, where he scored 8 goals and 8 assists in 21 games according to data published by Gazzetta. That performance strengthened his candidacy to return to the Brazilian national team.
Real Madrid retains control over Endrick's contract. The club announced a six-season deal in July 2024, so the player remains tied to the club while his situation for the second half of the season is being evaluated.
The operation would also make clear economic sense: Madrid does not need to part with their property but to find a destination where the Brazilian can accumulate playing time. The formula considered in the summer was a loan without a purchase option, a structure that could be used again in January.
🚨 REAL MADRID: ENDRICK AGREES TO AC MILAN! Lacking playing time at Real Madrid, Endrick is open to another loan this winter to regain rhythm and continue his progression. 📈 And according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the young Brazilian has a clear preference: AC Milan. The Lombard club was already interested this summer and could return in January. 👀 Endrick at AC Milan this winter, a good or bad idea to relaunch his career in your opinion? 🤔
— Foot Mercato (@footmercato) October 8, 2026
Milan prepares another move for Endrick
Milan sees Endrick as an option to strengthen their attack for five months. The idea is to bring him in on loan and assess his performance before deciding if conditions allow for a different scenario in the summer.
Rúben Amorim considers using him as a right-sided attacking midfielder alongside Gonçalo Ramos, but he could also play as a second striker or a focal point in attack. That versatility is one of the reasons explaining the Italian club's interest.
The competition for Endrick is not limited to Milan. Roma also tried to secure his loan in the summer and is still open to revisiting it in January, while Aston Villa is equally among the clubs showing interest in the Brazilian.
The next step lies with Real Madrid and Mourinho. Endrick has already expressed his willingness to depart, and Milan is setting the stage for January, but any loan will depend on whether the coach and the white club understand that the lack of playing time justifies a new temporary exit.
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