After a difficult first season at the Santiago Bernabéu, where the young player struggled to get playing time under Carlo Ancelotti, the situation has worsened under Xabi Alonso, with the Seleçao star having yet to play in either La Liga or the Champions League this season.
Endrick's Madrid struggles persist
The young Brazilian sensation's journey to the Spanish capital has not been easy since completing his dream move to Real Madrid from Palmeiras. He has been constantly ignored, first by Ancelotti and then by Alonso this season. Endrick has yet to play a La Liga or Champions League match in the 2025-26 season and his frustration is gradually growing.
The 19-year-old faces stiff competition for places at Real Madrid, which threatens his place in Brazil's squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The South American nation also boasts other promising young talents, such as Estevao Willian, who now plays in the Premier League with Chelsea. Ancelotti even admitted to not being able to offer enough playing time to Endrick due to Madrid's already well-stocked attack. The Italian declared: “Endrick is like Estevao. He's a great talent. I think Estevao was lucky. The problem with young people going to Europe is that they have a leading role here, but not really there. I coached Endrick for a year and really liked him, both personally and professionally. And, obviously, he didn't play at his best level, because Real Madrid had Rodrigo and Vini; competition in a big team is important, and this can slightly impact a player's progress. »
Serie A giants interested in Endrick
Journalist Matteo Moreno claims Endrick could join Serie A in January, a surprise move with Juventus interested in the young Madrid prodigy. The Bianconeri wanted to recruit Endrick during the summer transfer window, as did several other Italian, Spanish and German clubs, but Madrid then blocked his transfer. However, with the World Cup approaching, the young player is desperate to leave Santiago Bernabéu, wanting to play regularly and regain Ancelotti's trust ahead of final selection for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Madrid legend Guti also advised Endrick to leave the Spanish club for his own benefit. The former midfielder stressed the importance of regular playing time for a young player's progression and warned against excessive expectations at the Santiago Bernabéu. Guti believes the upcoming winter transfer window offers Endrick the perfect opportunity to gain valuable experience elsewhere. The former Spanish star said: “ If he doesn't get any opportunities between now and December, I think his best option is to leave to continue to progress. For a young player, the best thing is to get playing time.”
