Brazilian prodigy Endrick is considering a loan option if he doesn’t have many opportunities to play in his first months at Real Madrid.
Endrick is facing an important turning point in his career at Real Madrid. Despite having just joined the Spanish Royals with high expectations, the young striker already has a backup plan in place should he not get enough playing time in his first months at his new club.
Endrick is considered one of the best talents in the world at his age. He signed with Real Madrid for 25 million euros plus an additional 30 million euros for future goals. Joining the Royal team is a dream come true for me
During his introduction in front of 40,000 fans at the Bernabeu Stadium, Endrick could not hide his emotions and said: “Since I was a child, I have always been a Madrid fan and now I will play for Madrid. I am Here, I will play for this shirt, I am very happy, so is my family.”
However, Endrick’s start at Real Madrid was not quite as smooth as expected. He had the opportunity to play in two pre-season friendly matches against AC Milan and Barcelona, but did not have many opportunities to shine. In the match against Chelsea, Endrick could not play due to muscle problems. After that, he was not allowed to play in the match against Mallorca and had to sit on the bench from the beginning to the end of the match.
Despite this, Endrick is still confident in his chances at Real Madrid. He is well aware that competition at this team is very fierce, especially in the striker position. However, he also has some advantages, such as being the only pure No. 9 player in the squad. Endrick also has more experience than Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. when they first arrived at the Bernabeu at the same age.
Even so, Endrick and his management team prepared a contingency plan. According to Spanish newspaper AS, if by the winter transfer period Endrick still does not have many opportunities to play, he will consider the possibility of being loaned. This is an important decision to ensure the continued development of this young player.
The Brazilian prodigy is just a backup plan for names like Vinicius, Mbappe, Rodrygo. Photo: The Mirror.
There are many factors to consider in this decision. The lack of playing time will not only affect Endrick’s progress but could also cost him his place in the Brazilian national team. This is especially important as the 2026 World Cup is approaching, a tournament where Endrick has a great opportunity to participate and shine.
However, Endrick still wants to make the most of his opportunity at Real Madrid before considering other options. He believes in his abilities and is willing to learn from experienced teammates. “Madrid has great players and when we return to Madrid, I will be able to play with more players,” Endrick shared. “I will ask them for advice because I am here to make an effort.”
Endrick with Los Blancos rookie Kylian Mbappe. Photo: Getty.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti also announced the possibility of player rotations during the season, which could bring opportunities for Endrick. However, if the situation does not improve, a loan could be a good solution to ensure the continued development of this young talent.
The plan for Endrick and the management team is to assess the situation over Christmas and again next summer. The final decision will depend on the amount of playing time he receives and the opportunity to develop at Real Madrid.
No matter what the future holds, the fact that Endrick has a backup plan shows the professionalism and foresight of this young player. This also shows his determination to develop his career, even if he has to temporarily leave the Bernabeu to look for opportunities to play more often.