Endrick Drops Bombshell January Transfer Call as Real Madrid Crisis Deepens
Endrick is prepared to consider a loan departure from Real Madrid during the January transfer period as he seeks increased playing opportunities before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to recent reports.
The 19-year-old has not appeared on the pitch since the second-to-last La Liga fixture of the 2024–25 campaign and remains unused under Xabi Alonso's management. A pair of muscular setbacks have restricted his participation, and although he has returned to Madrid's matchday squad following the September international window, he has remained on the bench without featuring in the team's previous five fixtures.
Endrick, who already faced limited opportunities under Carlo Ancelotti during the previous campaign, has been unable to earn Alonso's trust and was frequently mentioned in transfer speculation throughout the summer. A potential loan arrangement with Real Sociedad was allegedly near completion despite receiving Madrid's prestigious No.9 shirt.
The striker's reduced playing time at Madrid has affected his international prospects, with Endrick excluded from Brazil's last three national team selections by his former Madrid manager Ancelotti.
Based on reports from The Athletic, Endrick and his advisors plan to assess the player's circumstances during the winter transfer period, and may pursue a loan arrangement for the season's latter half to enhance his prospects of securing a spot in Brazil's World Cup roster next summer.
Ancelotti reportedly maintains "fondness" for Endrick from their shared time at the Santiago Bernabéu, though his limited appearances have rendered international selection virtually impossible in recent call-ups.
Endrick's representative, Thiago Freitas, has maintained that his player stays "optimistic" about receiving more minutes shortly, but the Madrid forward currently faces competition from not only young teammate Gonzalo García, but also the formidable Kylian Mbappé.
Endrick, who has netted seven times in merely 847 minutes wearing a Madrid jersey, must remain patient to earn Alonso's confidence in the upcoming months.