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Endrick, the 19-year-old Brazilian striker for Real Madrid, faces an uncertain future at the Spanish club for the 2026 season. Without playing a single minute under coach Xabi Alonso since the start of LaLiga 2025/26, the player is attracting inquiries from various European clubs, including Olympique Marseille and PSG. The situation, reported this Wednesday (15), in Madrid, stems from the lack of opportunities in the Merengue squad, worsened by a thigh injury that sidelined him for five months.
The former Palmeiras player, signed for 62 million euros, has not played since May 18, in the win over Sevilla in the last round of the previous LaLiga. His staff is monitoring the approaches but prioritizes a turnaround at Real Madrid, where his contract runs until 2030.
- Initial inquiries come from Olympique Marseille, which is considering a loan for January.
- PSG is observing the striker’s explosive profile, according to close sources.
- West Ham and Roma have already signaled interest in informal negotiations.
These contacts occur amid the FIFA international break, with Endrick focused on physical training for his return against Getafe on the 19th.
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Inquiries grow in Europe
French clubs lead the interest in Endrick, who scored seven goals in 37 matches last season under Carlo Ancelotti. Olympique Marseille, seeking attacking reinforcements, sees the Brazilian as a viable option for Ligue 1.
PSG, in turn, has been monitoring the situation since September, attracted by the player’s precise finishing. These approaches target the winter window, when Real Madrid may consider a loan to preserve the talent’s development.
Prolonged injury defines absence
The thigh injury occurred in May and worsened before the Club World Cup, cutting Endrick from the tournament. The muscle issue required an initial two-month recovery, extending to five without official games.
Club doctors in Spain managed the gradual return, but Xabi Alonso opted for other names in the offensive sector. Endrick trained intensely in recent weeks, awaiting chances in the rotation.
The FIFA break allowed physical adjustments, with the striker prioritizing strength and speed to avoid relapses.
Xabi Alonso’s statements on the squad
Xabi Alonso commented on Endrick’s situation in a recent press conference, highlighting internal competition at Real Madrid. “He trains well and has brutal finishing, but the match context defines the choices,” said the Basque coach.
The coach praised the Brazilian’s patience, comparing it to the path of Vinicius Júnior and Rodrygo in adapting to the club. Alonso emphasized that minutes will come with training performance.
This view reflects the rotation strategy, with Mbappé fixed in the attack and Brahim Díaz gaining space on the wings.
Fierce competition in the Merengue attack
Real Madrid’s offensive sector concentrates talents like Kylian Mbappé, who took the number 9 shirt and plays in multiple positions. Vinicius Júnior and Rodrygo form the starting base, accumulating over 1,500 minutes in the season.
Gonzalo García, an 18-year-old revelation, played three matches, totaling 120 minutes and one goal. This depth limits opportunities for young players like Endrick.
- Mbappé: 12 goals in 10 games, absolute starter.
- Vinicius: 8 assists, preferred on the wings.
- Rodrygo: Constant rotation, 450 minutes accumulated.
Endrick seeks to insert himself into this dynamic, focusing on tactical training to gain the coach’s confidence.
History of young players’ adaptation at the club
Endrick follows the pattern of other Brazilians at Real Madrid, who needed time for consolidation. Vinicius arrived in 2018 and only exploded in 2021, after loans and irregular minutes.
Rodrygo, signed in 2019, scored 20 goals in his third season, after gradual adaptation. These cases show that patience yields results, but the proximity of the 2026 World Cup pressures Endrick’s cycle.
The club invests in structure for young players, with a dedicated academy and psychological monitoring. Endrick participates in weekly sessions to maintain mental balance.
Options for the next market
A January loan emerges as an alternative discussed by Endrick’s staff, aiming for regular minutes in Europe. Clubs like Juventus and West Ham are preparing initial proposals, focused on development.
Real Madrid resists permanent sales, prioritizing the long-term plan similar to Rodrygo’s. Decisions depend on the upcoming games post-FIFA break, with mutual evaluation between player and board.
Endrick expressed a desire to stay but admits that factors like national team call-ups influence. Carlo Ancelotti, now with the Canarinho, observes European performance for the World Cup.
