Endrick, Real Madrid player
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Real Madrid’s mixed start and early season disappointment hasn’t only been limited to the players who have played consistently this season.
Endrick is one such player who is having a difficult time at Real Madrid, after opting to stay and fight for his place in the first-team.
Coming on the back of a stellar loan spell at Lyon last season, Endrick was close to joining AS Roma on loan in the summer, but he stayed at the request of Jose Mourinho.
Endrick now considering January exit
Endrick, Real Madrid player
Endrick could be heading towards the exit door. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)
However, once we approach the January transfer window, Endrick could look to finally leave Real Madrid on yet another loan deal.
According to MARCA, the Brazilian international has once again started to consider an exit from Real Madrid in January.
The forward is extremely unhappy over his lack of minutes at the club. He has featured in just four minutes of action so far in all competitions.
While a pre-season injury did see him miss a few matches, he has struggled to get game-time even after returning to full fitness, even as he plays for the Brazilian national team.
Real Madrid’s big-name front trio of Kylian Mbappe, Yan Diomande and Vinicius Jr., coupled with Carlos Espi’s impressive showing has seen Endrick fall behind in the pecking order.
Roma remain interested
Endrick, Real Madrid player
Endrick has been playing regularly for Brazil. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)
Endrick should have no shortage of suitors if he decides to leave Real Madrid on a loan deal in January, with AS Roma still keen on signing the forward.
Given his talent and the way he performed at Lyon, one would imagine there would be other clubs rushing for his signature, with AC Milan being a potential option as well.
For now, though, Endrick will look to perform well whenever given the opportunity. He is expected to feature in Brazil’s upcoming friendly against India in Kolkata.
It will be vital for the forward to not just perform well but also avoid any injuries, as he patiently awaits the January transfer window.
Jacobo Ramon, Como player
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Real Madrid have been considering whether to bring Jacobo Ramon back to the Santiago Bernabeu, but the Como defender has made it clear that regular playing time will be central to any decision over his future.
Los Blancos are believed to have an €8-9 million buy-back option for the centre-back, giving the club a relatively stronger route to re-sign the player if they decide he fits their plans.
For Ramon, however, returning to Real Madrid only makes sense if he has a realistic opportunity to play.
Jacobo Ramon does not want to sit on the bench
The Spaniard has enjoyed an important role at Como and has no intention of disrupting his development simply to return to his former club.
“The season has just started and I won’t focus on anything else,” he said recently.
That stance is understandable given Real Madrid’s current defensive options.
Jacobo Ramon, Como player
Jacobo Ramon does not want to leave Como and move back to Real Madrid. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)
The club has five centre-backs at present, although changes are expected, with Raul Asencio potentially leaving next summer and Antonio Rudiger’s contract running out as well.
Ramon had therefore emerged as a potential option to help reshape the position. The problem, though, is that a return could initially leave him behind several established defenders in the pecking order.
Real Madrid return could affect his development
According to Bernabeu Digital, Ramon does not want to sacrifice regular football for a place in the Madrid squad.
His concern is that limited minutes would restrict his development and could affect the confidence he has built by playing consistently for Como.
At this stage of his career, Ramon appears to value being an important player over simply being part of a bigger squad.
Jacobo Ramon, Como player
Ramon does not see regular playing time as feasible at Real Madrid. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Certainly, Real Madrid do have buy-back options that give them control over his future, but activating it would only make sense if the club can offer a pathway to meaningful minutes.
Endrick example reinforces Jacobo Ramon’s stance
For what it is worth, Ramon has a clear example of the risks involved in returning to Madrid without a guaranteed role: Endrick.
The Brazilian arrived with enormous expectations and is viewed as a major talent for the future.
However, competition from Kylian Mbappe and the emergence of Carlos Espi, whose profile is considered a better fit for Mourinho’s plans, have restricted his opportunities, opening doors for another loan in January.
Simply put, Ramon does not want to find himself in a similar position.