Real Madrid's Position on Endrick Amid Interest from Aston Villa and Others

Endrick has started the season with Real Madrid after a successful loan spell at Lyon last year. Yet, questions linger about his role at the club because of tough competition up front. This uncertainty has sparked interest from clubs like Roma, Aston Villa, and Real Sociedad.

Reports from AS say that Jose Mourinho has left the decision about another loan move up to Endrick himself. Meanwhile, Trivela states that Real Madrid have no intention of selling the young Brazilian.

Pre-season Performances and Position Battle

During pre-season, Endrick started matches, including playing 75 minutes and scoring against Fiorentina in a 2-2 draw. He also played 64 minutes in a win over Ferencvaros. Mourinho used him as the center-forward in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but there’s still uncertainty whether Endrick will play as the main striker or shift to the right wing, like he did at Lyon. Both spots face heavy competition.

Kylian Mbappe appears unlikely to lose his central attacking role. On the right side, new signing Yan Diomande, who cost over 85 million euros, seems set to start, but players like Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler, Denzel Dumfries, and Bernardo Silva also compete for that position.

Clubs Interested but Real Madrid Unmoved

• Roma have asked about possibly loaning Endrick.
• Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, made a loan proposal to strengthen their attack before their Champions League return.
• Real Sociedad, who had tried to sign him before his Lyon loan, have shown interest again.
• Premier League teams are reportedly watching him too.

Despite these offers, Trivela confirms that Real Madrid do not want to let Endrick go. Since December last year, the club planned for him to gain experience on loan and then return, with no option for a permanent deal.

The football world can change fast—injuries or unexpected offers might alter plans for both club and player. Still, right now, neither side is pushing for a transfer.

Endrick’s Ambitions and Recent Form

Before heading to France, Endrick wanted to stay with Real Madrid. His loan was necessary because he wasn’t getting minutes under Xabi Alonso. After an encouraging spell with Carlo Ancelotti, even amid injuries, expectations rose when he inherited the number nine shirt. Yet, he only featured for 11 minutes in La Liga before being loaned out again.

At Lyon, he impressed by contributing to 12 goals in 16 league games and adding four more in five cup and Europa League matches. His return to Madrid shows his desire to stay. Now, it’s up to Mourinho to manage the 20-year-old’s playing time this season.