Mourinho Weighs January Exit for Endrick as Liverpool, Milan Circle

Endrick’s return to Real Madrid carried plenty of promise after a productive loan spell at Lyon, yet his season in the Spanish capital has failed to take off as expected.

Injuries and a shortage of minutes have stalled the Brazilian’s progress. Real Madrid’s decision to sign Carlos Espi has only added another obstacle to his path, and the young forward’s rapid emergence has complicated Endrick’s situation further.

These factors have combined to raise serious doubts about Endrick’s immediate future, with AS Roma already linked with a move for the forward when the January transfer window opens.

Mourinho may reconsider stance on Endrick

English commentator Feargal Brennan, via Defensa Central, claims Jose Mourinho could shift his position on Endrick once the winter market arrives.

The Brazilian nearly departed in the summer but stayed put, largely because Mourinho was satisfied with his pre-season form and chose to block any exit at the time.

That call could be revisited if Endrick continues to struggle for regular minutes over the coming months.

Espi’s rise has made things tougher. The Spaniard scored a dramatic winner on his debut against RCD Espanyol, and his form has pushed Endrick further down the attacking pecking order.

With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr firmly entrenched as starters, and Espi now ahead of him in the queue, chances look set to remain limited for the young forward.

Liverpool and Milan circling

Should Endrick decide to move on, interest will not be difficult to find.

Brennan reports that Liverpool remain open to a loan arrangement, while AC Milan are also expected to join the race for his signature.

A temporary switch could work for everyone involved, giving Endrick the consistent playing time his development clearly needs at this stage of his career.

His campaign started at a disadvantage. Injuries disrupted his early preparation, and despite being named in the squad for the Champions League clash against Inter Milan, he did not feature on the pitch.

Mourinho wants to assess the forward properly once he returns to full fitness, determining whether he can contribute as a genuine option off the bench.

If those minutes fail to materialize, a fresh loan spell in January could turn into the most logical route for a player who still wants to make his mark at Real Madrid.

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