A New Chapter for a Young Brazilian
Endrick, a 20‑year‑old forward from Brazil, joined Real Madrid in July 2024 after the club triggered a €35 million release clause, with the possibility of an additional €25 million in performance‑related add‑ons.
Having spent the second half of the previous campaign on loan at Lyon, he recorded eight goals in 21 Ligue 1 appearances, a stint that gave him valuable top‑flight experience.
Back in Madrid, he has already made 40 appearances and netted seven goals, but his playing time has been limited, prompting the club to consider a more prominent role.
Coach José Mourinho, together with the player and the club’s sporting directors, decided to keep him on the roster, viewing him as a versatile option who can operate both on the right flank and as a central striker.
With regular right‑side options such as Federico Valverde and Bernardo Silva not consistently available, Endrick is expected to see increased minutes in that position, while also serving as a backup to Kylian Mbappé alongside new signing Carlos Espi.
The club has scheduled a tactical review in January, a process reminiscent of the one that preceded his loan to Lyon, to determine whether he will continue to feature regularly or require another temporary move.
Real Madrid’s La Liga campaign opens on August 22 against Espanyol, and the club also announced that another youngster, Franco Mastantuoni, has been sent on loan to Fiorentina for the season.