Real Madrid step back from Endrick guarantees as Mourinho plans pre-season audition

Endrick will return to Real Madrid later this month with no assurances over his role in Jose Mourinho’s revamped side, as the club keeps open the option of sending the Brazilian forward out on loan again.

The 19-year-old, who enjoyed a positive loan spell at Lyon last season, is due back in the Spanish capital on 28 July after his holiday. However, his arrival will not automatically secure him a place in the first-team plans at the Santiago Bernabeu.

With Madrid continuing to explore further attacking reinforcements this summer, Endrick’s long-term role remains one of the major unresolved issues heading into pre-season.

According to ESPN journalist Rodra, “لا يستبعد ريال مدريد اعارة اندريك مرة اخرى هذا الصيف، على الرغم من ان اللاعب مصمم على البقاء في سانتياجو بيرنابيو والتنافس لدقايق منتظمة”.

The report adds that Mourinho intends to use pre-season to make a direct assessment of Endrick before any definitive decision is taken on where he will play next season.

Pre-season battle for squad place

Endrick will be evaluated in training and friendlies alongside fellow young forward Gonzalo Garcia, who is continuing to attract interest from Premier League side Fulham.

At this stage, the expectation inside the club is that one of the two youngsters will be allowed to leave on loan, should Real Madrid succeed in bringing in another high-profile striker during the current transfer window.

That scenario would mirror last season’s approach, when Madrid sought to balance squad depth with consistent minutes for their emerging talents by using targeted loan moves.

Player’s priority shifts after World Cup push

In parallel with the club’s internal discussions, ESPN reports that Endrick’s representatives have been exploring the possibility of another loan offer as a contingency.

However, their stance has shifted compared with earlier talks, when regular playing time elsewhere had been considered essential for his development and for boosting his prospects ahead of the World Cup.

The latest plan from the player’s camp is for Endrick to remain at Real Madrid and fight for his place, even if that involves accepting a reduced role at the start of the season.

That marks a change of emphasis: rather than prioritising guaranteed game time away from the club, Endrick and his entourage are now prepared to trade minutes for the chance to establish himself inside Mourinho’s squad.

The coming pre-season, therefore, is set to be decisive for the Brazilian’s immediate future, with his performances under Mourinho likely to determine whether he stays to compete for limited opportunities or is sent out on another loan to continue his development.