Real Madrid forward Endrick could be on the move again this season, with Aston Villa emerging as the front-runners for a loan deal.<\/p>\n
After struggling to establish himself under Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso, Endrick spent the second half of the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Lyon. That spell brought a return of eight goals and eight assists in 21 appearances, offering a reminder of the quality that first made him such a prized signing.<\/p>\n
His situation at Madrid has become more complicated this summer. The club have added further competition in backup striker Carlos Esp\u00ed and winger Yan Diomande, leaving Endrick with an even harder route into the team whether he is used centrally or out wide. Mourinho told reporters, \u201cI want a small squad, 20 players plus those who are currently injured\u201d, a line that appears to leave room for departures before the Sept. 1 deadline.<\/p>\n
According to AS, both Aston Villa and AS Roma have \u201cexpressed an interest\u201d in taking Endrick on loan after his form in France last season. The report adds that Madrid still regard him as a major investment and do not want to risk lowering his value. To make a temporary move possible, they would also be prepared to help cover part of his salary, which is said to be worth more than \u20ac5 million ($5.75 million) per season.<\/p>\n
SPORT describe Villa as the \u201cmost probable\u201d destination. Other reports in Spain have mentioned Real Sociedad, Villarreal and Real Betis as clubs that have asked about a loan, while Endrick is said to be keen on playing in European competition.<\/p>\n
Still only 19, he has already worked under three managers at Madrid. Once viewed as one of the brightest young forwards in the game, his stock has dropped since his near \u20ac60 million move, but the loan in France suggested there remains a high-level attacker there. The Lyon spell showed a lively forward capable of operating through the middle or from the right, and a move away could give him another chance to rebuild momentum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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