Real Madrid supporters, brace yourselves — the rumour mill is spinning again around one of the most talked-about young talents in world football. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United are considering a €60-70 million January move for Endrick, with the 20-year-old Brazilian’s long-term future at the Bernabéu still very much up in the air.
What’s Going On With Endrick at Real Madrid?
Let’s be real: Endrick’s time in Madrid hasn’t quite gone to plan so far. The former Palmeiras prodigy arrived at the club draped in enormous hype — and rightly so. His performances in Brazil had scouts salivating and fans across Europe convinced they were watching the next great South American star take shape. But so far, in 40 official appearances for Real Madrid, he has managed just seven goals. For a player of his reputation and potential, that return has been underwhelming, and it’s fair to say he hasn’t nailed down a regular starting role in the squad.
A loan spell at Lyon in the second half of last season gave his career something of a jump-start, with those performances reportedly drawing interest from Arsenal and Liverpool during the summer. However, neither club pushed through with a concrete offer. Back in Madrid, president Florentino Pérez reportedly had no intention of allowing Endrick to leave permanently over the summer — particularly following the departure of Gonzalo Garcia, which left the squad thinner up front. So Endrick stayed, but his situation at the club remains delicate. With minutes continuing to be hard to come by under José Mourinho, the speculation around a permanent exit is only going to intensify.
Where Do Manchester United Fit In?
According to the Fichajes report, Manchester United have had a background interest in Endrick for some time, even if they never made a formal approach over the summer. Now, with the January window approaching, that interest is reportedly crystallising into something more serious. The Red Devils are said to be willing to go up to €60-70 million to bring him to Old Trafford.
What makes Endrick attractive to United is a combination of his raw ability and his versatility across attacking positions — the kind of profile that suits modern pressing football and gives a manager options. At 20 years old, he still has his entire development ahead of him, and any club that lands him at this price could look very smart indeed in three or four years’ time.
That said, there are significant obstacles standing between United and any deal getting done. The report highlights that the Red Devils would need to create space in their squad first, with Joshua Zirkzee still at the club after a failed attempt to loan him to Everton late in the summer window. United would likely need to move the Dutchman on before bringing anyone else in, meaning any Endrick deal is contingent on other business falling into place.
On Real Madrid’s side, Florentino Pérez remains a key figure in whether this deal could even happen. Pérez is said to still rate Endrick highly, and letting a 20-year-old Brazilian attacker leave — one the club invested significant money and effort in acquiring — would be a tough call. Real Madrid rarely sell players they consider part of their long-term project unless those players genuinely push for the exit door.
What This Means for Madrid Fans
Here’s the honest truth: for Madridistas, this story is one to monitor rather than panic about. Endrick’s potential remains enormous, and every Real Madrid fan would love to see him finally unlock it in white. The frustrating reality is that getting consistent minutes at a club of Real Madrid’s depth is genuinely difficult for any young player — the competition is fierce and the margin for error is small under a manager like Mourinho.
If Endrick’s game time doesn’t improve over the first half of this season, a January departure becomes a live conversation. A €60-70 million sale wouldn’t represent a huge loss for the club financially, but selling a player of his talent before he’s had a real chance to prove himself at the Bernabéu would sting — particularly if he goes on to shine elsewhere. Madrid fans will be hoping Mourinho gives him the run of games he needs to silence the doubters. The ball, for now, is very much in the manager’s court.
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