Endrick has shut down Real Madrid’s idea of a loan move, insisting on fighting for his place at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 19-year-old has yet to debut under Xabi Alonso after recovering from injury, and with Gonzalo Garcia’s rise adding pressure, the teenager faces a defining battle to earn his breakthrough.
Madrid considered sending their new no. 9 Endrick on loan to ensure more playing time, with Valencia among the clubs interested. But the teenager and his entourage are firmly against leaving the Santiago Bernabeu, according to Cadena Cope. The B azilian has only just recovered from a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the Club World Cup and has not featured since May 18 against Sevilla. His agent, Frederico Pena, recently met with Juni Calafat, where he made clear the player’s desire to fight for his place, reports Cope.
The timing of this debate is made trickier by the emergence of Gonzalo, who stepped up with four goals in the Club World Cup and earned a starting spot under Alonso. The Spaniard now has more attacking depth, creating a selection headache. With Gonzalo’s rise and established forwards already in the squad, Endrick may find his minutes limited unless he impresses quickly in training and upcoming fixtures.
The Br azilian striker featured in 37 matches last season, scoring seven goals, though he rarely played more than 45 minutes. His workload highlights why Madrid believe a loan could help his development. Yet, the youngster is determined to remain in the Spanish capital.