Real Madrid could be active in the winter market in terms of purchases, as well as sales and loans. With just a few days to go before the start of the mercato, Fabrizio Romano has the scoop on Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid have not been doing business at the winter mercato for several years now. This season, however, the Casa Blanca club are forced to make concessions to allow Carlo Ancelotti to tackle the second half of the season with confidence. The Italian coach is faced with a major problem in defence, with Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao both rupturing cruciate ligaments. Without the injured David Alaba, Real Madrid’s defence was completely decimated and Carlo Ancelotti had to juggle the formation of a defensive quartet for both La Liga and Champions League matches.
Aside from this major problem, Real Madrid will also have to make decisions regarding the immediate future of Endrick, Vinicius Jr’s friend and compatriot. Short of playing time, the Auriverde striker arrived in the summer and is rumoured to be on loan in January to Southampton or Real Valladolid. The rumours are becoming persistent and Fabrizio Romano has decided to dig a little deeper. The renowned Mercato journalist has broken the scoop exclusively.
Fabrizio Romano gives the scoop on Vinicius Jr’s friend Endrick
Amid rumours of a possible loan move for Endrick, Real Madrid have clarified their position on the future of their young Brazilian nugget. Despite limited playing time since his arrival, the Madrid club is banking on his potential and ruling out any temporary transfer. At just 18, Endrick faces stiff competition in the attacking third, where stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo shine. Although he has shown flashes of his talent with 2 goals and 1 assist, his minutes remain scarce, which has fuelled speculation about a loan deal to speed up his development.
In an exclusive, journalist Fabrizio Romano denied these rumours. According to him, Real Madrid have no intention of loaning Endrick out during the winter transfer window. The club remains convinced of his potential and wants him to continue learning in the demanding environment of the White House. ‘Endrick will remain at Real Madrid for the 2024-2025 season. Rumours of a loan move, particularly to England, are totally unfounded,’ Romano added.
🚨⚪️ Real Madrid have not activated any plan to loan out Endrick in January and Endrick is not planning to leave.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 20, 2024
Reports from England about Southampton loan move are not true at all. pic.twitter.com/z9dObEZAMp
Real Madrid’s policy on young talent is often based on patience. The club prefers to integrate its hopefuls gradually, allowing them to learn from the best, while maintaining a competitive edge. This strategy has paid off with players like Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo, who have established themselves despite sometimes complicated beginnings. While Endrick remains a rotational player for the time being, Real Madrid are hoping that he will take advantage of his opportunities to prove his worth. His youth works in his favour, and the club seems ready to give him the time he needs to adapt and blossom fully in a white shirt.
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