Real Madrid and manager Jose Mourinho have decided to keep 19-year-old forward Endrick in the first-team squad for the upcoming season, rejecting further loan offers for the Brazilian international.
According to Marca, both the club and the player agreed that the youngster is ready to establish himself at the Santiago Bernabeu following a recent loan spell in France.
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Endrick spent the second half of the 2025-26 season with Lyon, where he recorded eight goals and eight assists across 21 appearances in all competitions.
The forward is currently representing Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, though he has been limited to 34 minutes of playing time during the group stage under Carlo Ancelotti.
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Mourinho's Tactical Plans
As reported by AS, Mourinho seeks an additional traditional penalty-box striker to support Kylian Mbappe, a profile previously filled by Joselu.
This tactical requirement has delayed a transfer decision on academy product Gonzalo Garcia, who scored eight goals in 39 appearances last season and is drawing interest from Real Betis.
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Endrick will compete for attacking roles alongside Brahim Diaz and Franco Mastantuono, while winger Rodrygo continues his recovery from a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury.
