Mourinho Stops English Dreams: Endrick Staying in Madrid?
As Aston Villa and Manchester United seriously consider bringing in the young Brazilian, Real's new coach has special plans for the striker who impressed on loan at Lyon.
As Aston Villa and Manchester United seriously consider bringing in the young Brazilian, Real's new coach has special plans for the striker who impressed on loan at Lyon.
The final stretch of the summer transfer window brings major drama to the European market, with young Brazilian striker Endrick at the center of attention. The player, whom Real Madrid brought in from Palmeiras for a whopping £50 million, is seeking the best environment to continue his development, and Premier League clubs are seriously interested in his services.
Aston Villa has been working for some time on the possibility of bringing Endrick in on loan. Unai Emery, the team's coach, is highly determined to strengthen the attacking part of his squad, especially after securing a spot in the elite European competition and selling Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a record fee.
On the other hand, there have been calls in the English media for Manchester United to join the race. Former footballer and analyst Ale Moreno, speaking to ESPN, highlighted that Old Trafford would be an ideal destination for the young Brazilian.
"Manchester United desperately needs a player of Endrick's profile. He offers something completely different in the center of the attack compared to what United currently has. A move to such a club wouldn't feel like a step back from Real, and after an extremely successful loan at Lyon, where he proved what he can do consistently, the most important thing is for him to keep playing," Moreno said.
Endrick spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he made an excellent impression. In 21 matches, he scored 8 goals and added 8 assists, proving his worth when given the chance for regular playing time.
It is precisely this statistic that has caught the attention of English clubs, who see him as a player capable of making an immediate impact at the highest level.
However, Aston Villa and Manchester United's plans could fall through because of José Mourinho. Real Madrid's new coach is reportedly pleasantly surprised by Endrick's work ethic and dedication during the summer preparations.
Although he already has Kylian Mbappé and newly arrived Carlos Espio at the top of the attack, the Portuguese is seriously considering keeping the Brazilian in Madrid. He sees him as a player who could bring freshness during the season and serve as a useful substitute from the bench.
If Mourinho makes the final decision to count on Endrick, English clubs will have to look for other solutions to their attacking problems.
