Real Madrid have asked Endrick to remain patient, with the young striker inclined to delay any decision on his future with the club until the summer after a frustrating start to his time in Europe.
The hype surrounding Endrick was able to build over 18 months, with Madrid securing a €60m (£50m) deal for the teenage prodigy when he was just 16.
The Brazilian eventually moved to Spain when he turned 18 last summer, but has struggled to command game time amid competition from Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe. The presence of Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler only adds to this, causing rumors of estrangement of the Spanish capital.
Endrick He has played 16 games, totaling just 250 minutes, and has not scored since September 17.
Probably to his relief, the 18-year-old started Madrid’s Copa del Rey tie against fourth-placed Minera on Monday night, in what was billed as his own. “last chance”. As predicted, even a rotating team dominated the game, peppering the home side with 21 shots on target during the 5-0 win, although Endrick was not among the scorers.
The Athletic writes that Madrid have asked Endrick, who scored international goals against England and Spain last season while still a Palmeiras player, to be patient. Similarly, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo made pre-set moves at a young age and weren’t instant superstars, with Endrick appearing in more games so far than they had in their respective first seasons.
Endrick has no current plans to leave the Bernabeu during the January transfer window, but is expected to address the situation at the end of the season if things remain the same.
Although Madrid have enjoyed great success with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, Barcelona discovered that not every South American teenager with expensive signings is a success. Vitor Roque lasted just six months before being loaned to Real Betis, where he has scored four goals in La Liga.
