Endrick arrived at Real Madrid as one of the greatest prospects in world soccer. At just 18 years old, he has already shown that he has the talent to go far, but at the white club, that's not always enough. The competition is fierce: Mbappé, Vinícius, Rodrygo, and now also Gonzalo García, who surprised everyone at the Club World Cup.
The Brazilian knew what he was coming for, and he accepted it from the very beginning. He didn't expect to be a starter right away, but he also needs to play, grow, and adapt to European soccer. That's why the club started to consider a loan as a real option.
Real Sociedad, the ideal destination that fell through
Real Sociedad was the chosen club, a team that understands well how to treat young players. It has already worked with Madrid players and has shown that it knows how to make the most of their talent. The agreement was very advanced; it was just a matter of time.
However, an unexpected injury changed everything. According to Arancha Rodríguez (COPE), the loan was almost finalized, but Endrick's physical discomfort forced the operation to stop.
Madrid didn't want to take risks and finally decided to keep him. This decision surprised many, but it also opens new doors.
He stays, but doesn't hide
Endrick will remain in LaLiga, but as a Real Madrid player, without a loan, without escaping the competition, eager to fight. The Brazilian is calm, he trusts his abilities, and he doesn't fear the challenge. He wants to learn from the best and show that he is ready.
The schedule is demanding; there will be many rotations, Copa del Rey, Champions League, LaLiga, and more. Endrick will get minutes; they won't be many at first, but they will be valuable. Every opportunity will count, and he knows it.
Also, 2026 is near. The World Cup will be played next summer, and if he wants to be on that list, he needs to play, shine, and get noticed. Every match can be a showcase.
A case similar to other stars
Vinícius didn't shine right away, nor did Rodrygo, and Fede Valverde had to wait. Even Arda Güler has had to be patient. All of them went through the same thing, and today they are key players in the team. Endrick is following that path; he doesn't want shortcuts.
Instead of getting frustrated about not going out on loan, he has chosen to stay and fight. It's a clear message: he is hungry, he has the mentality, and he has a goal: to succeed at Real Madrid. He doesn't care if Mbappé is ahead, nor if Gonzalo García has stolen headlines; he knows what he's worth.