Mourinho Keeps Endrick in Real Madrid Squad After Summer Loan Interest

Overview

• Real Madrid blocked multiple summer approaches for 20-year-old Endrick after manager José Mourinho personally pushed to keep him in the first-team group.
• Mourinho has publicly backed Endrick as an attacker and said the player will be used as a centre‑forward rather than in defensive roles.
• Endrick is returning from a muscle injury and Mourinho indicated he may initially be fit for only five to ten minutes, which has limited his match involvement so far.
• The forward faces strong competition for playing time from Kylian Mbappé, Carlos Espí, Yan Diomande, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz and Arda Güler, which could constrain his chances to play regularly.
• Club sources tell reporters that Real Madrid will reassess Endrick’s role before the January transfer window and that another loan remains a credible option if he does not earn consistent minutes.