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Endrick, a 20-year-old Brazilian forward, will continue to be a Real Madrid player this season after the club ruled out a new loan. Florentino Pérez had a significant influence on the decision, and José Mourinho will offer him opportunities to compete for minutes during the season.
The decision puts an end to the options that had emerged during the transfer window. Aston Villa and Roma had made progress in securing his loan, while alternatives in LaLiga such as Real Betis and Villarreal also arose, but none convinced Real Madrid.
Endrick stays at Real Madrid by decision of the club
The sports management evaluated both the sporting and economic aspects before closing the case. Madrid paid 35 million euros fixed plus another 25 in variables for Endrick and considers it important to maintain his revaluation process after a season on loan in France.
His stint at Olympique de Lyon ended with 8 goals and 5 assists in 21 matches. That performance allowed him to regain continuity and subsequently return to the white club, but it did not dispel the doubts about what the next step in his career should be.
A second loan was considered in recent weeks. Aston Villa emerged as one of the options with the most potential and even inquired about the conditions to incorporate him temporarily, yet Real Madrid had no guarantees that Unai Emery would provide the playing time the player needed.
The alternatives of Real Betis and Villarreal also did not convince the Madrid leadership. The priority was to avoid another exit where Endrick would not have a stable enough role to continue increasing his sporting and economic value.

Florentino Pérez and Mourinho support Endrick
In this context, Florentino Pérez has been decisive. According to information from Abraham Romero, the president participated with club officials and Mourinho in the discussions that led to the decision to keep the forward in the squad.
The sporting scenario has also changed. The departure of Gonzalo García reduces direct competition in attack, while the injury to Rodrygo opens up minutes on the right side, a position where Endrick has already played both at Palmeiras and during his time in France.
Mourinho values precisely that ability to play in more than one position. The Portuguese coach can use him as a center forward or starting from the right, increasing his options within a squad that will soon start its participation in LaLiga.
The decision also aligns with the player's desire to establish himself in Madrid. Although he sought assurances of participation after requesting to leave last season to get playing time before the World Cup, he must now earn his place in the rotation.
Endrick also has a contract with Real Madrid until 2030, giving the club room to manage his future without contractual pressure. A potential exit could be reconsidered later if his participation ends up being less than anticipated.
The next step will be on the field. Endrick will start the season at Real Madrid, and Mourinho will have to fulfill the promised opportunities. If the minutes do not materialize during the first months of LaLiga, the winter transfer market could reopen a loan scenario that Florentino Pérez has decided to close for now.
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