Endrick returned from his loan spell at Lyon hoping his first season under José Mourinho would bring regular playing time at Real Madrid. But the Brazilian striker reached the November international break with just one start in all competitions, against Sevilla.
He has played 140 minutes across seven appearances, scoring his only goal against Roma in the Champions League. It leaves him facing the same problem that prompted him to leave the Santiago Bernabéu last winter.
According to AS, Endrick has decided to look for a club where he can play regularly in January. Roma and Sporting CP have emerged as potential loan destinations, should Real Madrid agree to a deal. The Italian club has continued to monitor him, while Sporting have made a move to bring him in for the second half of the season.
Sporting have an advantage in Paulo Fonseca, the coach who asked Lyon to sign Endrick last season. The Brazilian scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 21 appearances for the French club. A move to Sporting would also allow him to continue playing in the Champions League.
A permanent transfer is also possible. AS reports that Endrick is open to a deal that would give Real Madrid a buy-back option or allow the club to retain a stake in his rights. Either arrangement would give Madrid a route to bringing him back if he develops with more regular playing time.
Real Madrid reached an agreement with Palmeiras in December 2022, and Endrick joined in the summer of 2024 after turning 18. According to AS, the fee was €35 million upfront, with a further €25 million in add-ons. He scored seven goals in 37 appearances in his first season with Madrid.
“I don’t know what will happen in January,” Endrick said while on international duty with Brazil, leaving the door open to offers in the coming weeks. He said he was happy with his relationship with Mourinho and wanted more time on the pitch.
