An Endrick Real Madrid loan exit in January is reportedly under consideration, with the Brazilian forward growing frustrated by his lack of game time at the Santiago Bernabeu. Diario AS and GOAL both report that the 19-year-old is open to a mid-season move away from the Spanish capital.
Endrick has struggled for minutes since his return from a loan spell in France. Those close to the situation believe another temporary exit could be the quickest route back to regular football. Nothing has been confirmed by the club. Any deal would depend on finding a side willing to take him for the second half of the season.
Transfer Expenditure and Diario AS Report
Real Madrid’s interest in Endrick dates back to 2022, when the club agreed a deal with Palmeiras worth €35 million up front. A further €25 million was available in add-ons. Total spending on the forward, including bonuses and fees tied to the agreement, has now passed €80 million.
That outlay explains why his lack of impact in Madrid has drawn so much attention. Diario AS reports that the club is reluctant to let him leave permanently. A loan is seen as a realistic option if it helps restore his form and value. Our report on forward options tested by injuries shows how thin Real Madrid’s attacking depth has looked at times this season. That only adds weight to the debate over Endrick’s role.
Tactical Fit Under Jose Mourinho and Ancelotti Warning
Endrick has found it hard to force his way into regular selection. Question marks remain over how he fits into Real Madrid’s current attacking setup. Carlo Ancelotti left his job as Real Madrid manager to take charge of Brazil, after working with Endrick at club level. As Brazil head coach, he has been direct about the risk of leaving the forward short of minutes.
“The problem for Brazilian kids is they don’t improve because they don’t play regularly. It happens to Endrick, but also talents like Estevao. Without playing, they cannot develop. We have promising talents, and Endrick will become important for Brazil in future, but they need to play.”
Those comments, reported by GOAL, carry extra weight given Ancelotti’s own experience managing Real Madrid. His warning centres on a simple point. Without consistent football, even a talent as promising as Endrick cannot sharpen his game at the level required. Real Madrid’s long-term transfer strategy already shapes decisions around younger players, and that thinking will factor into how the club handles Endrick’s situation.
Real Madrid Decision Timeline Ahead of Winter Window
Endrick’s most recent loan, at Lyon in early 2026, offered some evidence that he can perform when given a settled run of games. He scored eight goals and provided eight assists in 21 appearances for the French club. Those numbers stand in sharp contrast to his output back at the Bernabeu.
That spell is likely to shape how Real Madrid approach the January window. As reported by GOAL, no formal decision has been made. The club is expected to assess his situation closer to the turn of the year. For many around the club, an Endrick Real Madrid loan would simply give him the regular football he needs to develop further. For now, Endrick remains a Real Madrid player, but the pressure to find playing time before the window closes is only growing.
