Mourinho becomes a problem for Endrick

Endrick, a 20-year-old Brazilian forward, wants to go on loan from Real Madrid during the winter transfer window to get more playing time, but José Mourinho opposes his departure. According to journalist Iván Martín, the coach intends to keep the player in the squad until the end of the season due to the possibility that Kylian Mbappé might suffer a physical setback.

The attacker believes he needs to play regularly after participating in only 7 official matches, accumulating 140 minutes, one goal, and no assists this season. His lack of prominence has led him to consider a loan again, as he did during his time at Olympique de Lyon.

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Endrick wants to leave, but José Mourinho has other plans

The situation of Endrick has generated differences between the player's sporting needs and the coach's priorities. As Iván Martín explained on Iñaki Angulo's YouTube channel, the Brazilian wants to temporarily leave the white team to regain continuity, but Mourinho believes he should stay.

The Portuguese coach understands that he needs alternatives for Kylian Mbappé. An injury or any absence of the French forward could leave the team without sufficient specific options to occupy the center forward position. Arsenal interrupts for Endrick.

This circumstance explains why Mourinho is not currently considering the Brazilian's departure. In fact, according to information published by OK Diario, the coach would only be willing to facilitate the departures of Ferland Mendy and Raúl Asencio during the upcoming January transfer window.

Endrick's numbers explain his stance. In LaLiga, he has only played 4 matches, with 84 minutes and one start. His participation has also not been much greater in the Champions League, where he has scored his only goal of the season.

Despite this situation, the forward maintains a good relationship with his coach. During his time with Brazil, he publicly acknowledged the close treatment he receives from the Portuguese, although he also made it clear that his priority is to find opportunities to play.

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Real Madrid will have to decide Endrick's future in January

The final decision will correspond to the Real Madrid board, which must evaluate the player's request against the coaching staff's refusal. Endrick is under contract until June 2030, so any operation would require the club's authorization.

The forward experienced a similar situation last season when he was loaned to Olympique de Lyon. That period allowed him to accumulate minutes and regain prominence after an initial experience in Spain marked by offensive competition.

Now there are new alternatives. According to AS, on November 10, Sporting de Portugal has already taken steps to try to secure his signing, and Roma remains interested. Both clubs appear as possible destinations if a loan is authorized.

Endrick himself recently acknowledged that he does not know what will happen in January. His intention is to find a solution that allows him to play without breaking his ties with the Madrid team, which he joined in 2024 from Palmeiras.

Therefore, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining his future. Endrick will have to decide whether to maintain his request to leave while the board studies the proposals from Sporting de Portugal and Roma. Mourinho's stance will be decisive before the winter transfer window opens, especially if the forward continues to lack sufficient minutes in LaLiga.

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