Brazilian wonderkid Endrick's future at Real Madrid remains up in the air, as the talented teenager continues to struggle for minutes on the pitch this season.
The 19-year-old, who has been hampered by injury of late, is yet to make an appearance in La Liga or the Champions League under new manager Xabi Alonso, putting his place in the Brazil squad in jeopardy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Endrick targeted for loan deal in January
Despite his struggles to break into the Madrid team, plenty of teams around Europe are reportedly interested in signing him to a loan deal in January.
According to Spanish outlet Sport, French giants Paris Saint-Germain have their sights set on a coup, while West Ham, Juventus, Real Sociedad, and Valencia are also reportedly interested in his services.
Endrick last featured for Real Madrid on May 18 against Sevilla, making it five months since his last appearance, and with Kylian Mbappe recording 14 goals in 10 games across La Liga and the Champions League, unseating the French captain seems unlikely.
On top of that, the emergence of academy starlet Gonzalo Garcia and Argentine teenager Franco Mastantuono has only clogged Los Balncos' frontline options.
"He has a chance to be a starter [in the near future]," manager Xabi Alonso said. "He’s coming off a slightly longer injury, but he’s been training well for a few weeks now and it’s just a matter of finding the right context in the game for him to come on. He has a goal-scoring instinct. A brutal finish. There’s just a lot of competition. But his time will come."
While a permanent move away from the Bernabeu seems unlikely for Endrick, given that he is under contract until 2030 with a reported release clause north of €300 million, a January loan might be exactly what he needs to not only bolster his development but also secure his spot in the Brazil squad ahead of the World Cup.
Endrick has been available for Real Madrid's past five games, but has remained on the bench as an unused substitute. Meanwhile, his fortunes with Brazil haven't been much better, missing out on selection for a third straight international window, last playing for the Seleção in March.
The Brazilian made 37 appearances for Real Madrid in his debut season in 2024-25, mostly off the bench, starting eight games, but he proved to be impactful in those 847 minutes, scoring seven goals.
If he's a chance at finding his rhythm again ahead of the World Cup, Real Madrid legend Guti encouraged the youngster to find a move elsewhere.
"If he doesn’t get any opportunities between now and December, I think his best option is to leave so he can continue to grow," Guti said, per DAZN. "For a young player, the best thing is to get playing time."