Before the arrival of Ancelotti, Endrick was an indisputable starter in the selection. Injured, he missed his first two call-ups and was not selected for the next two.
This lack of playing time is partly explained by the fact that Endrick was not integrated into Xabi Alonso’s team at Real Madrid. Although recovered since mid-September, he has not yet played a single minute with the Merengues, and Alonso does not seem to want to give him more playing time soon.
Endrick at OL, Ancelotti gets involved!
Rumors of Endrick leaving in January are rife, given his limited playing time. Ancelotti has suggested that if he still aims to participate in the 2026 World Cup, he could consider a departure.
“Yes, I spoke with him (Endrick) at the start of the season. He was injured, but now he is recovered and he must think with those around him about the best solution. He must discuss with the club to see what is best for him,” he told Placar, comments reported by Diario AS.
“Endrick is very young; this will not be his last World Cup. He could play in 2026 because he has the level, but he could also be present in 2030, in 2034, or even in 2038 (laughs). I think it’s important for him to play again and show his talent. »
Endrick close to transfer to Olympique Lyonnais
For his part, Endrick seems to be aware of this. He agreed to a loan to Olympique Lyonnais during the winter transfer window, even if the Lyon club and Real Madrid have not yet reached an agreement on the terms of the loan. Rodrygo Goes is another player who may have also heard this message. Although Ancelotti selected him for the November games, he has only played 359 minutes so far, a third of the season.
