Fresh reports have emerged indicating that one of Real Madrid’s top stars on the pitch is set to leave the club in the January 2026 transfer window.
Olympique Marseille have reportedly approached Real Madrid to explore the possibility of signing teenage sensation Endrick on loan in the January 2026 transfer window, according to a report from ESPN Brasil.
The Brazilian forward, who turned 18 this year, is said to be growing increasingly frustrated with his limited playing time under new head coach Xabi Alonso.
Despite recovering from an early-season injury, Endrick has yet to make an appearance for Los Blancos since his return, raising speculation about a potential temporary move in January.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, the youngster is eager to secure regular minutes to continue his development and strengthen his case for national team selection.
The Ligue 1 side, home to former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, are reportedly keen to bolster their attacking options and see Endrick as an ideal fit. In Madrid, however, his situation has become a topic of debate among fans and pundits alike.
Once hailed as a generational talent at Palmeiras, Endrick has now gone nearly five months without featuring in a competitive fixture.
Sources close to the player have denied any personal conflict with Alonso but admit that the manager’s structured, system-driven style has made it difficult for Endrick to break into the first team. “He’s frustrated but working tirelessly,” a person close to the Brazilian told ESPN.
“He’s pushing himself every day in training to prove he belongs.”
Reports also suggest that the mental strain of his current situation has taken a toll on Endrick, though he remains determined to succeed at the Bernabéu in the long run.
The transition from Carlo Ancelotti’s player-focused approach to Alonso’s tactically rigid, physically demanding system has reportedly made the adaptation process more challenging.
Endrick’s first full season in Madrid has been modest in terms of minutes. During the 2024/25 campaign, he accumulated just 847 minutes across all competitions—equivalent to fewer than ten full matches.
In La Liga alone, he appeared in 22 games but logged only 353 minutes, averaging roughly 16 minutes per outing. Most of his appearances came as late substitutes, with just three starts to his name.
While his current spell may be testing, those within his camp believe that patience and persistence will be key as he continues adapting to life at one of the world’s most demanding clubs.
