The newly appointed Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, intends to integrate Brazilian starlet Endrick into the first-team squad for the upcoming season. According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, the “Special One” has ruled out any possibility of the player leaving on loan this summer.
Mourinho reportedly signed his contract with the Merengues ten days ago. The official announcement of his second tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu is expected as soon as Florentino Pérez is formally confirmed as the winner of the club’s presidential elections.
Endrick’s Return from Lyon and Future Role
Endrick, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, is considered a core part of Mourinho’s tactical plans. The Portuguese manager aims to maximize the 19-year-old’s versatility, utilizing him both as a right winger and a center-forward.
Mourinho’s vision aligns perfectly with the board’s strategy. Following a stellar stint in Ligue 1—where he recorded 8 goals and 8 assists in 21 matches—Endrick earned a call-up to Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.
A Fresh Start at the Bernabéu
After the World Cup in North America, Endrick plans to return to Madrid with full force. After spending his first 18 months at the club primarily as a substitute (scoring 7 goals in 40 appearances), the youngster is determined to fight for a starting spot under Mourinho’s leadership.
