Mourinho Keeps Endrick at Real Madrid Until January

The coach believes the 20-year-old can fill a backup striker role and the club will reassess his situation in January.

Overview

Mourinho decided this week that Endrick will remain in the first-team squad rather than leave on a summer loan.
The manager views Endrick as ahead of some alternatives for a backup central striker role and intends to give him a chance to compete for minutes.
Real Madrid faces heavy competition for forward places after major signings, which limits guaranteed playing time for the young Brazilian.
Endrick returns from a productive half-season on loan at Lyon where he scored and assisted regularly and he has a contract with Madrid through 2030.
Personal factors and Real Madrid's wish to keep contractual control shaped the choice and the club may revisit loan options in the January transfer window.