Real Madrid continues to advance in the Club World Cup and faces a tough match against PSG on Wednesday. The goal is to reach Sunday’s final, and to do so, they will need to stay focused and give it their all. Xabi Alonso’s side have grown exponentially throughout the tournament. While on the pitch the focus is solely on the game, in the offices the future of several players in the squad is being discussed, while progress is being made on what is likely to be the only remaining signing, Álvaro Carreras.
Endrick in the spotlight
Endrick has not had an easy time at Real Madrid. He has seen little playing time under Carlo Ancelotti, standing out in the Copa del Rey, where he was close to becoming the top scorer, but not in La Liga, where he only scored on matchday 2 of the competition despite getting some minutes in the last few games of the season, before getting injured and now completing his recovery.
With the arrival of Mbappé, it was clear that he would be relegated to the background, but the situation is now worsening with the rise of Gonzalo García in the Club World Cup. The youth player is the man of the tournament with four goals in five games and an outstanding performance. His lack of playing time could be exacerbated this season, and the club is considering the best solution for the Brazilian.
A loan move on the horizon
With this scenario on the horizon, where Gonzalo García is expected to become a first-team player to gain experience, Endrick’s future could involve a loan move, as a second season of limited playing time for the young Brazilian striker would certainly slow his progress.
The Whites see this as the best option and have already begun to look for a top-level destination where he can get playing time.
The truth is that a few days ago, Juventus’ interest in the player became known, and they are willing to take him on loan. We will have to wait for the next few weeks to see how things develop, but the striker could be living his last hours in the white shirt, at least for a while.
Endrick wants to stay at Real Madrid… and Xabi changes his position
Various sources have indicated that the player and those around him are not keen on leaving, as they consider Real Madrid to be the ideal place for him to develop and grow under Xabi Alonso, whom they trust to give him opportunities. After several training sessions in the United States, the coach has begun to see the player’s potential and, if he continues, he will make a decision.
After several training sessions together, Xabi Alonso sees Endrick as a player who can cover the right wing at Real Madrid, according to Jorge Picón. The Brazilian striker seems to have lost his place as a substitute striker to Gonzalo García, so this new path on the right wing could be his lifeline to continue at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Brazilian is already in top form and has been training with the first team in the United States.