In recent months, Endrick to AC Milan has seemed like a reasonable transfer suggestion and now, it may have taken the next step forward.
Real Madrid parting with youngsters is nothing new – look at the Nico Paz situation, even closer to home; look at Brahim Diaz – nevertheless, Endrick feels a little different. Rather than being a La Fábrica graduate, Endrick was bought for around €50 million.
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So, it’s an investment for the future and that future isn’t now, ultimately. However, a sale could be possible; there is little knowledge about what Madrid would allow and, more importantly, the wishes of the youngster.
January calling
This morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport has answered both of those questions in a varying manner, starting with the wishes of the Brazilian. As can be seen below, the spread says it all, Endrick has said yes to Milan.
In January, he would be open to leaving Los Blancos and heading to San Siro, giving the club the lead ahead of Roma. He’s unlikely to get much more space this season, and a departure in January is slowly becoming a given.
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Gerry Cardinale is ‘very confident’ about the situation if Madrid were to open up to a departure, after refusing one in the summer, thanks to the relationship with Roc Nation.
The long-term
The other question looks at his longer-term future. In January, it is almost guaranteed that a loan would be the scenario. Yet, a look at his future cannot be ruled out and Real Madrid haven’t shied away from ‘plotting deals bordering on fantastical’.
Who knows. January is nearing though, and it would seem that the Rososneri are already in a brilliant position with Endrick. The ball, then, is passed to Real. They must decide what they want to do with the player…