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José Mourinho has definitively closed the exit door for Endrick from Real Madrid in the upcoming winter transfer window. Despite interest from various clubs, the Brazilian will remain with the team this season.
During the press conference before the UEFA Champions League match against AS Roma held on October 13, 2026, coach José Mourinho denied rumors of a loan to Manchester United, Aston Villa, or the Italian side, asserting that the player will stay at Real Madrid.
🚨 José Mourinho: “The clubs interested in Endrick will have to FIGHT WITH ME to sign him”. “I ADORE Endrick, he has top potential and is very important for us”, told @TNTSportsBR. 🇧🇷 https://t.co/YtYxfcBudM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 13, 2026
José Mourinho's unequivocal response regarding Endrick's future
The Portuguese coach was resolute with the media when asked about interest from Premier League and Serie A clubs in the 20-year-old forward. "Forget it, forget it. Forget about the interested clubs. It's better for them to sit and wait because otherwise they'll get tired," declared the Real Madrid boss on TNT Sports, emphasizing that the player doesn't need to go out on loan and will succeed at Chamartín.
Mourinho explained that the Brazilian's limited participation so far this season was due to an injury suffered after pre-season, keeping him off the pitch for 4 to 5 weeks, delaying his regular inclusion in the first-team rotation.
Real Madrid's stance on Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Roma's interest
Despite the striker playing a secondary role at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season, the board and coaching staff of Real Madrid consider the player an important piece for the offensive scheme. "Anyone interested in him will have to battle hard with me," stressed the coach to put an end to speculations of a mid-season transfer.
The forward was close to getting minutes in the last league game against Villarreal, but the dynamics of the match altered the bench's plans after the team gained a numerical advantage.
The board of Real Madrid thus reaffirms its policy of keeping the Brazilian within the squad to face the decisive stretch of the official competitions. The coaching staff aims to gradually introduce the striker in the upcoming LaLiga and Champions League matches.
Clubs interested in the forward will need to redirect their search in the winter market as Real Madrid will not release the Brazilian.
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