Endrick arrived at Real Madrid as the next big thing, but this season he has played exactly four minutes. Now the 20-year-old Brazilian is reportedly looking for the exit. Spanish radio station Cadena SER says he has not convinced new coach José Mourinho and wants a second loan move in January, with Aston Villa leading the chase.
Four Minutes Under Mourinho
The numbers explain everything. Endrick missed the opening four league games with a muscle injury, then got just four minutes against Elche on September 15. Cadena SER describes him as the last option up front for Madrid, behind Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Brahim Díaz, Carlos Espí and even Rodrygo once he recovers.
Why He Stayed in the Summer
This is not a new story. Roma came close to signing Endrick over the summer, with Madrid Universal reporting that an agreement was all but settled. Then Mourinho stepped in and convinced him to stay and fight for his place, with the situation to be reassessed in January. Now that reassessment looks likely to end in a loan.
Why Aston Villa Lead the Race
Villa, Lyon and Roma are the three clubs linked, but Cadena SER says Villa are in front. The reason is simple: Unai Emery’s team is playing in the Champions League, and Endrick wants minutes on the biggest stage. No club has opened formal talks with his representatives yet, and the January window does not open until January 1.
The Lyon Blueprint
Endrick knows what a loan can do. At Lyon last season he scored eight goals and added eight assists in 21 appearances. In January he scored a hat-trick against Metz, becoming Lyon’s youngest player to score three times in a Ligue 1 match. His agent said at the time that returning to Real Madrid was always the plan.
What Endrick Needs Next
At 20, Endrick has already scored 21 goals in 82 appearances for Palmeiras and won two Brazilian league titles before moving to Madrid in 2024. His next move needs to offer a clear path into a starting line-up, not just a place in the squad. A loan to the Premier League would also test him against some of the best defenders in the world.
How to Read This Report
Cadena SER is a respected Spanish outlet, but this is a transfer report, not a confirmation. Real Madrid have not commented, Endrick has not spoken publicly, and January is still almost three months away. A lot can change, including injuries that could suddenly open the door for him under Mourinho.
What Happens Next?
For now, Real Madrid face Villarreal on Saturday, then Roma, Sevilla and RB Leipzig before the Clásico on October 25. Endrick will be hoping for a chance in any of them.
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