Real Madrid have made up their mind; 19-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Endrick will go out on loan in the January 2026 transfer window. But make no mistake, this isn’t a goodbye, as the club has zero intention of selling him permanently. Softfootball understands that after arriving from Palmeiras in 2024 with huge expectations, things haven’t quite gone to plan for the youngster. Under new boss Xabi Alonso, Endrick hasn’t played a single minute in La Liga or the Champions League this season.
With Kylian Mbappé locking down the starting spot, the teenager’s chances have been painfully limited. The Frenchman was even the hero with the lone goal win in Madrid’s last victory, a 1-nil win over Getafe and he will be expected to lead the team tonight when they play host to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League.
Now, as revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via his official X account, both the player and the club agree that a loan move is the best way forward. Endrick has reportedly accepted the idea after initially being hesitant, seeing it as a chance to get back to playing regularly and boost his dream of making Brazil’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Faberio tweeted:
Endrick’s planned move for January is only a loan, no intention to proceed with any permanent transfer proposal. Endrick can imagine his future at Real Madrid, only planning for short-term loan to get more game time and develop, also with World Cup incoming.
Madrid’s plan is clear: they want him to stay in Spain, preferably within La Liga, to help his European adaptation and speed up his Spanish nationality process. That would free up a valuable non-EU spot for future signings. Importantly, any loan deal will not include a buy option, showing just how much Los Blancos still believe in his long-term potential.
Several clubs are already circling; Sevilla, Betis, Celta Vigo, and Valencia have all shown strong interest, while Marseille could offer a tempting move abroad. But Madrid’s priority remains a Spanish club.
Endrick, who joined for €72 million, showed flashes of his brilliance last season, netting five goals in Copa del Rey appearances. What he needs now is time, confidence, and minutes, important things that are hard to find when you’re sitting behind Mbappé at the Bernabéu. This isn’t the end of the story, just a new chapter in Endrick’s rise.
