Endrick could make a shock move to the Serie A as Juventus are reportedly keen on signing the out-of-favour Real Madrid youngster. After a difficult debut campaign at Santiago Bernabeu, which saw the teenager struggle for game time under Carlo Ancelotti, things have worsened under Xabi Alonso as the Selecao star has yet to feature in a La Liga or Champions League in the new season.
Endrick's struggles at Madrid continue
It has not been a smooth journey for the teenage Brazilian sensation at the Spanish capital ever since he completed his dream move to Real Madrid from Palmeiras, as he has been constantly overlooked, first by Ancelotti and now by Alonso in the current season. Endrick has yet to appear in a La Liga or a Champions League encounter in the 2025-26 campaign and his frustration is slowly growing.
The 19-year-old faces fierce competition for places at Los Blancos, which is putting his place in the Brazil squad under threat, with the 2026 World Cup fast approaching. The South American nation also have other exciting youngsters emerging – such as Estevao Willian, who is now in the Premier League with Chelsea. In fact, Ancelotti has even admitted that he could not offer Endrick enough game time due to Madrid's star-studded attack. The Italian had said, "Well, Endrick is like Estevao. He's a great talent. I think Estevao was lucky. The problem with young people who go to Europe is that they have a leading role here, but not much of a leading role there. I coached Endrick for a year and really liked him as a person and as a professional. And, obviously, he didn't play as well as he could, because Real Madrid had Rodrigo, Vini; competition in a big team is important, and that can affect a player's progression a little."
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Now, journalist has claimed that Endrick could head to Serie A in January in a shock move as Juventus are keen on signing the Madrid wonderkid. The Bianconeri were keen on signing Endrick in the summer transfer window, as were several other clubs in Italy, Spain and Germany, but Madrid at that time had blocked his transfer. However, with the World Cup around the corner, the teenager is desperate to secure a move away from Santiago Bernabeu as he wants to play regular football and win back Ancelotti's trust ahead of the final squad selection for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Brazilian told to leave Madrid
Madrid legend Guti has 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 growth and warned against waiting too long for an opportunity at the Santiago Bernabeu. Guti believes the upcoming winter window presents a perfect chance for Endrick to gain valuable experience elsewhere. The ex-Spain star said, "If he doesn’t get any opportunities between now and December, I think his best option is to leave so he can continue to grow. For a young player, the best thing is to get playing time."
(C)Getty ImagesEndrick hoping for minutes after the international break
Madrid presented Endrick with the club's iconic No.9 shirt, which was previously worn by club legends like Alfredo Di Stefano, Ronaldo Nazario and Karin Benzema. Even Cristiano Ronaldo donned the iconic number for a brief period at the start of his journey in Spain. Despite getting his dream shirt, Endrick has yet to break into the first team. However, once the international break concludes, the Brazilian would hope that Alonso provides him with some game time so that he can showcase his performance and earn the Spanish coach's trust.
Los Blancos are scheduled to face Getafe in La Liga on October 19, followed by hosting Juventus for a key Champions League fixture three days later. The club will then gear up to meet arch-rivals Barcelona in the season's first El Clasico on October 26.
