With the appointment of Xabi Alonso as coach, things have not gone as expected. So far, he has played just 14 minutes in one match this season, coming on as a substitute in the 4-0 win over Valencia. For the fourth time in a row, he has been left out of the Brazil squad by Carlo Ancelotti.
Due to a lack of playing time, talks of a loan move in January are becoming more and more frequent. Endrick is settled in Madrid and is enjoying life in Europe, believing that a stay at the Bernabeu will help him develop as a player.
However, the lack of minutes under Alonso was not part of his plan. A loan move to play regularly would be beneficial for his development as a teenage footballer, especially with a World Cup on the horizon. The challenges for Endrick are numerous, including competition from other young Brazilian stars, such as Chelsea's Estevao Willian, who is attracting the attention of Brazilian fans.
Endrick has several loan options, including Premier League clubs and Lyon in France, who have expressed interest. However, a stay at Real Madrid remains an option, although staying there would mean he would have to earn the manager's trust to earn more minutes on the pitch.
