Endrick’s Real Madrid future is uncertain as Chelsea and Man Utd explore a potential Premier League transfer.
Endrick wants out of Real Madrid. Chelsea transfer news suggests the Brazilian striker has already begun weighing up a switch to the Premier League after seeing his path to first-team football disappear.
Why Endrick wants to leave Real Madrid
Endrick came back to Real Madrid this summer hoping to fight for a first-team spot under Jose Mourinho. As reported by GOAL, his loan spell at Lyon last season impressed enough to earn him a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad. That hope has faded fast in recent weeks. Real Madrid have reshaped their attack since Endrick returned. They signed Carlos Espi as a new backup striker, paid more than £100 million for Yan Diomande, and handed Vinicius Junior a new long-term deal. Each of these moves has pushed Endrick further down the list of strikers, and his camp now feels his path to regular La Liga football is far harder.
That shift has forced Endrick and his team to think hard about his next move. As reported by TEAMtalk, his agents have already begun early talks with several clubs in England. People close to the talks say the interest on both sides is real. It is a big change for a player once seen as a key part of Real Madrid’s long-term plans.
Endrick’s stats in the 2025-26 season at Real Madrid, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists Successful passes%
Ligue 1 16 5 7 74.8%
Coupe de France 3 2 1 76.7%
Copa del Rey 1 0 0 81.0%
Chelsea and Man Utd lead a crowded race
The Blues have long admired Endrick and have reportedly reached out again. As reported by TEAMtalk, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Fulham have all held talks about his future too. Few young forwards in Europe draw this much interest from one league.
This wide interest makes sense from a football point of view. Endrick offers real pace in behind defenders, sharp movement in the box, and a natural eye for goal. Many Premier League clubs are short of exactly that kind of striker. A loan spell would let him build match fitness in a tough league, much like his time at Lyon did last season.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez still rates Endrick highly and is reluctant to let him go for nothing. That view is shaping how talks are going, since Real would rather find a loan deal than lose him outright this early in his career.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Loan or permanent deal remains the key issue
Real Madrid’s first choice is another straight loan, much like the deal that sent Endrick to Lyon. Crucially, they do not want to attach any option to buy. Tottenham, Aston Villa and Fulham are all happy to work with that kind of deal. They see it as a low-risk way to add a gifted young striker. Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United see things a different way. Each of these clubs wants a deal that includes an option to buy, giving them the chance to turn a loan into a full transfer. This gap between what each side wants is the main hold-up.
Talks between Endrick’s camp and Real Madrid carried on throughout the weekend. Interest from England remains real and continues to grow. Still, the final call rests with Real Madrid and how far the club is willing to bend. For Endrick, this looks set to be one of the biggest choices of his young career.
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