Endrick Decides to Stay at Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s young forward Endrick has firmly decided to stay with the club and fight for his place next season, rejecting a loan move to another team. According to The Athletic, the 20-year-old Brazilian has returned to Spain after completing a successful six-month loan spell at French club Lyon and participating in the 2026 World Cup. Goal.com reports.

In recent months, Italian club Roma had shown serious interest in signing the young talent. The Romans planned to bring the forward in on loan before the transfer window closed. However, the player himself intends to continue his career in Madrid and give everything to earn a place in the starting lineup under the head coach.

José Mourinho’s Final Decision

According to Foot Mercato, Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho was fully satisfied with the Brazilian’s performances and positive attitude during preseason training. The Portuguese coach highly valued the young forward’s professional approach and expressed his readiness to give him genuine opportunities in the new season.

This decision has forced Roma to change its plans. The Italian club will now have to consider alternative options in the transfer market. Having earned Mourinho’s trust, Endrick is ready to compete with Kylian Mbappé for a place in the team’s attack.

Competition and the Recovery of His Transfer Value

The situation in Real Madrid’s attack has changed several times. Gonzalo García’s move to Fulham created a vacancy behind Mbappé, while the arrival of Carlos Espí has intensified competition within the squad. Nevertheless, Endrick is not afraid of these challenges.

The player’s transfer value has also fluctuated according to his performances. During his time at Palmeiras, he was valued at €60 million, but that figure fell to €25 million in December 2025. However, thanks to his consistent performances at Lyon, his Transfermarkt valuation rose again to €40 million by June 2026.

Unless there are unexpected twists in the final days of the transfer window, the Brazilian talent will remain in Spain and try to prove that he deserves his place. Endrick’s main goal is to increase his playing time with Los Blancos under José Mourinho and contribute to the team’s success.