Mourinho shuts the door on Endrick loan: clubs must battle Real Madrid
José Mourinho said that Real Madrid were not considering any loan for Brazilian striker Endrick this winter, despite the very limited playing time he has been given this season. The coach affirmed that interested clubs will have to fight with him to get the player.
Reduced playing time and frustration of the young prodigy
Endrick, twenty years old, has only accumulated four minutes on the pitch since the league resumed in August and the Champions League in September. This situation has caused legitimate frustration for the prodigy, who had nevertheless shone during a loan at Olympique Lyonnais the previous season with eight goals and eight assists in twenty‑one matches.
Mourinho reassures but remains firm
"Forget it, there is no chance. They would be better off sitting down and waiting, otherwise they will tire themselves out," said "The Special One", emphasizing that the Brazilian does not need to be loaned. He added that Endrick has incredible potential and is very important for the club.
Despite the inquiries, Mourinho made it clear that Real Madrid are counting on Endrick in the coming weeks, even though the player was injured and was not selected before September 4. He reintegrated the squad four days later for the season's first European Cup match against Inter Milan, which was won 2‑0.
The young striker has seen Carlos Espinosa move ahead of him in the hierarchy, which could revive his desire to leave, as last year. Before facing his former club, AS Roma, Mourinho made sure to clarify the situation and warn clubs that might be interested.
Endrick returned to Real Madrid with the ambition of playing regularly, but the lack of minutes shows that his integration remains difficult. Mourinho stressed that the club will have to fight to keep the player and that any loan attempt will be rejected.
Supporters are now waiting to see if Endrick can finally exceed the four minutes of appearance and establish himself under Real Madrid's white shirt.