The 19-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick is in an increasingly awkward situation at Real Madrid. Since the start of the season, he has not played a single minute, which has led both him and the club to seriously consider the possibility of leaving on loan in the January window—to get more game time and preserve his hope of making the 2026 World Cup squad.
Last season, under Ancelotti, Endrick made 37 appearances, scored 7 goals, and put in impressive performances in the Copa del Rey. However, this season, under new head coach Alonso, he has been overshadowed by the outstanding performances of Mbappé and young talent Gonzalo García. Even after recovering from injury, he still failed to break into the starting lineup.
Several clubs including Marseille, Manchester United and Real Sociedad have expressed interest in loaning Endrick. Although Alonso emphasized that Endrick "will get opportunities," whether he can truly get game time remains uncertain given Real Madrid’s upcoming intensive fixture schedule.
