Endrick leaves door open

The 20-year-old has played just 106 minutes this season; Roma and Milan are among clubs monitoring a potential January exit, though Mourinho publicly opposes any departure.

Endrick has struggled for playing time at Real Madrid, accumulating only 106 minutes across 9 appearances so far this season. The Brazilian winger is considering his options ahead of the January transfer window, with Roma and AC Milan among the top clubs circling to tempt him away.

Mourinho has publicly stated his desire to keep Endrick, declaring after the Roma match: "Endrick is a player I adore. Whoever is interested in Endrick will have to fight me." However, the manager has indicated he would not block a departure if the player makes a firm decision to leave, similar to his stance with Gonzalo Montiel.

Endrick's situation differs from last season, when a loan move to Olympique Lyon was straightforward due to World Cup preparation with Brazil. Now, with no major summer tournament on the horizon, the decision rests on whether he can earn more minutes in the coming weeks. Real Madrid face ten crucial matches before January—seven La Liga games and three Champions League fixtures—which will be decisive in Endrick's final choice.