Endrick Stays Firm on Transfer Decision

Endrick is determined to earn a place in Xabi Alonso's XI, ruling out any potential transfer or loan deal ahead of the 2025-26 season.

What happened?

Endrick made the move to Real Madrid last summer with the hopes of making a splash at the biggest club in the world, but he spent more time on the bench than on the pitch.

He picked up a hamstring injury at the end of the 2024-25 season and therefore could not feature in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Why it matters for Endrick

Gonzalo García went on to record five goal contributions in six appearances, with four goals at the Club World Cup, just three less than Endrick's entire haul from his debut campaign.

This puts Endrick at the bottom of his manager's depth chart, with Kylian Mbappé and García ahead of him in Los Blancos' pecking order.

What comes next?

Endrick has “ruled out” any loan move and wants to stay with Real Madrid for the upcoming season, despite likely earning much more playing time at another club.

He is “confident” he can “turn his luck around” under Alonso, but this decision could contradict what the club wants, as Real Madrid are reportedly open to a loan for the striker.

With less than six weeks until the start of the 2025-26 La Liga season, Real Madrid will have to make a decision regarding Endrick's future sooner rather than later.

Endrick will likely not find himself a focal point in Alonso's plans moving forward, regardless of whether he stays at the club or plays elsewhere for a year.

Amanda Langell, a Sports Illustrated FC freelance writer and editor, reports that Endrick's future is surrounded by question marks after a rather underwhelming debut season.

Endrick's determination to stay at Real Madrid and earn a place in the XI will be put to the test in the upcoming season.

The 18-year-old Brazilian will have to work hard to prove himself and turn his luck around, with the club's decision on his future looming large.