Real Madrid forward Endrick has admitted he does not know what will happen in January but has made it clear that he wants regular playing time.
The Brazilian was linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer as the Reds looked to strengthen their attack. Yankuba Minteh and Ismaila Sarr were also among the names on the club’s shortlist.
Liverpool made enquiries about the 20-year-old’s availability, but Real Madrid had no intention of letting him leave. Endrick is under contract until 2030 and reportedly earns €6m gross per season.
Real Madrid signed the highly-rated forward from Palmeiras in December 2022 for an initial €35m, with a further €25m in potential bonuses.
“I’m still young, I’m only 20, I don’t have to take off and throw myself off a cliff,” he told Globo. “Let’s see what happens. I can only say that I want to play, be happy, help my teammates, score goals and provide assists, like I did at Lyon.
“That was one of the best things that’s ever happened to me and one of the happiest times of my life. I don’t know what will happen in January, it’s all in God’s hands. I’m only asking to be able to do what’s best for my career. Whatever happens, happens.”
According to talkSPORT, Arsenal are considering a January move for Endrick. The Brazil international has fallen out of favour at the Bernabeu, having played just 114 minutes this season across seven appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal, while the Gunners are looking to strengthen their attacking options following Bukayo Saka’s injury lay-off.
Endrick is one of several players offered to Premier League clubs during the previous winter transfer window. The 20-year-old shares an agency with Real Madrid teammate Vinícius Junior, with whom Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has a good relationship.
Endrick is expected to feature for Brazil in Saturday’s friendly against Japan in Singapore. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists in 21 appearances in Ligue 1.
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