According to Spanish newspaper AS, 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy Endrick faces a fierce competitive environment after joining Real Madrid. As the team’s only pure center forward, Endrick was hoping to secure regular playing time in the first team. However, his pre-season performances have not gone according to plan. While he started in the first two games, he failed to showcase his abilities. He missed the third game against Chelsea due to muscle discomfort. In the European Super Cup against Atalanta, he remained on the bench throughout the entire match, failing to get a single minute of playing time. The same scenario repeated in the opening game of La Liga against Mallorca.
Considering this, Endrick and his team realize that if the situation persists until Christmas, they may need to reassess their future plans. Endrick desires progress both at club and international levels, especially maintaining good form ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Consequently, if he doesn’t receive sufficient playing time before Christmas, he might consider leaving on loan to guarantee more playing experience and development opportunities.
The season is long, and Carlo Ancelotti has already mentioned implementing a rotation policy, potentially offering opportunities for Endrick. Considering his hefty transfer fee (€25 million plus €30 million in objectives) and potential, the club also wants to see him perform on the pitch. However, if things don’t unfold as expected, Endrick has a backup plan in place to ensure his career progresses smoothly.
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