Real Madrid open to loaning out teenage wonderkid but player reluctant to leave | OneFootball

According to ESPN, Real Madrid are open to the idea of loaning teenage striker Endrick out for the upcoming season.

The 19-year-old wonderkid, however, is not looking at the prospect of leaving the Santiago Bernabeu and remains keen on staying put.

Real Madrid believe loan exit would be good for Endrick

Endrick arrived at Real Madrid last summer from Palmeiras, with the club spending over €70 million (including add-ons and taxes) on his signing.

The youngster, though, did not have much prominence in the team under Carlo Ancelotti despite showing great promise in the chances he got, especially in the Copa del Rey.

Endrick ended the season with seven goals and an assist from 37 games in all competitions.

While it was expected that the situation might improve under Xabi Alonso, the emergence of Gonzalo Garcia has left Endrick in a tricky situation.

Will Endrick leave on loan? (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Real Madrid believe that Gonzalo is a better fit for the team currently and as such, the feeling is that a loan exit, preferably to a La Liga club, would be the best move for Endrick.

Ancelotti, now the head coach of Brazil, also endorses the idea as he has the youngster in his plans and prefers him to get regular minutes.

Endrick does not want to leave

However, as per the report, Endrick is not considering the idea and remains committed to staying put at Real Madrid.

The teenager considers his teammate and compatriot Vinicius Jr. as his role model and wants to follow in his footsteps. The 25-year-old ace also had some difficulties early in his spell at Real Madrid but toughed it out and is now one of the biggest names in the team.

Endrick, too, wishes to have a similar career progression rather than going down the road that some others such as Reinier Jesus and Luka Jovic went – being loaned out and never returning to the team.

Currently injured, Endrick continues his recovery and is expected to return in September.