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Real Madrid cannot make this obvious Endrick mistake

ByHridyam Arora
Valencia CF v Real Madrid - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27
Valencia CF v Real Madrid - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 | Mateo Villalba/GettyImages

Real Madrid striker Endrick is open to a permanent move outside of the capital of Spain, according to a report from AS. In any case, Real Madrid would retain a fee sell-on percentage or a buyback clause, says the report. If he is to be sold, the club would want at least €60 million for the player, according to Mario Cortegana of the Athletic.

It is a very difficult situation for the Brazilian forward because, even though he hasn't been bad by any means this season, there are just not too many spaces available for him in the current Real Madrid squad, which is why a move, at least on loan, is the best idea for him.

Given the talent that the player has and has shown in the last few weeks, months, and years, Real Madrid should not sell him permanently. The player is frankly too talented to be completely sold, and the club must realise that before it's too late.

Obviously, the decision will be up to Endrick, and the club, as always, will not stand in his way if he chooses to leave permanently in January or in the summer. Endrick would also know that the opportunity to play for Real Madrid only comes once in a lifetime. If he leaves now, he probably would not be back, even if he plays really well at his future club.

Real Madrid must try to convince Endrick to only leave temporarily

On the other hand, if, for example, Real Madrid end up letting go of or benching Vinícius Junior, and Arda Guler moves into midfield eventually, that will open up a space for the right-wing spot for Endrick, meaning that if the Brazilian impresses Jose Mourinho or whoever is the manager at the time, he would have a chance to be a Real Madrid starter on that wing.

Obviously, it is a huge ask to even consider selling Vinícius Junior, but if he is on the bench or if he is sold because of Yan Diomande's brilliant performances on the left wing, then that would mean the right-wing spot would be cleared once Bernardo Silva stops being a full-on starter in that position.

Guler needs to develop a little bit more physically and defensively to be a deep-line playmaker. Once that happens, Endrick will have the opportunity to start most games on the right wing, if he impresses the manager with the talent he has.

It could definitely work because, even in limited minutes in the last few games, he has shown some really good energy and intensity. That is why he's a very good player to have at the club at the moment.

Obviously, this entire situation is dependent on a lot of ifs, and in football, you don't really want to deal with that many ifs. The simple fact is that Real Madrid would need a left-footed winger whenever they decide to put Guler in midfield. Unless they bring back Nico Paz and play him as a right winger, Endrick is the clearest option they have.

The only problem is if Endrick does not want to continuously wait for a starting berth to open, which would be understandable. If it is in Real Madrid's hands by any means, they must try and prolong this permanent sale as much as possible because Endrick is definitely one of the best young talents to play for Real Madrid in recent times.

Letting him go could prove to be a very big loss for the club, and if these situations align for the Brazilian, he could definitely become the staple on the right wing for Los Blancos.

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