Endrick: "I only want to play, I don't know what will happen in January"

The Brazilian winger, sidelined at Real Madrid after a loan spell at Lyon, says he only wants to play and will do what's needed for his career, with January moves possible.

Endrick's season at Real Madrid has been difficult. After an impressive loan at Lyon in early 2026, scoring 8 goals in 21 games, the 20-year-old returned to Madrid hoping to establish himself under José Mourinho. However, a muscle injury at the start of the campaign and fierce competition in attack from Mbappé, Vinícius and new signings Diomandé and Espi have left him on the periphery of the squad.

His only bright moment came against Roma in the Champions League, where he scored and assisted in a 4-3 comeback win.

Speaking from Brazil's national team camp ahead of friendlies against Japan and Singapore, Endrick addressed his future: "I only want to play, be happy and help my teammates. I don't know what will happen in January, I only ask for the best for my career.

Madrid is a wonderful city, my family is there, but I will always do everything needed to progress in my career." He praised Mourinho's support: "I have a lot of confidence in Mourinho. Every day he contacts me, not to talk about football, but to ask about my private life.

I will always give everything for Real Madrid because the club comes first, but with the affection and attention Mourinho shows me I'm even more motivated."

Milan and Roma both attempted to sign him on loan in the summer before Real Madrid rejected the approaches. The club has maintained its position that Endrick will not leave.