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PSG weighing January move for out-of-favour Real Madrid star – report
According to a report from SPORT, Paris Saint-Germain are showing interest in Real Madrid forward Endrick ahead of the January transfer window.
It must be noted that the young Brazilian has struggled for minutes under Xabi Alonso this season, and Real Madrid are exploring a loan move to give him more game time.
Endrick’s situation at the Santiago Bernabeu has been under debate. Despite being fit for a long time now, he has not featured under Xabi Alonso.
Real Madrid had considered letting him leave last summer, but Endrick insisted on staying, convinced he has a role to play under Alonso.
With his contract running until 2030, a temporary loan could provide the ideal solution for both the club and the player.
Multiple clubs interested in Endrick
In recent weeks, several top European clubs have been linked with Endrick. Juventus were one of the first clubs to show interest, and now PSG have joined the list.
The French side had tracked the striker during his Palmeiras days before Real Madrid secured his signing.
On the other hand, La Liga clubs like Valencia and Real Sociedad are also interested, while Premier League sides, including West Ham, have already approached Real Madrid to test the possibility of a January loan.
Despite the growing interest, Endrick remains focused on Real Madrid. He is not keen on a permanent transfer, especially to PSG, a club with which Madrid does not have the best relations.
However, at 19 years old and with the 2026 World Cup approaching, a loan spell could give him the chance to impress Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti and gain valuable experience at a high level.
Real Madrid are clear that they are not planning to sell the young forward. A loan move, however, could ensure Endrick develops without jeopardising his long-term future.
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Mourinho reacts to Vinicius suspension: “Why announce it two hours before an important match?”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the RFEF Disciplinary Committee’s decision to announce Vinicius Jr.’s four-match suspension just hours before their UEFA Champions League meeting with AS Roma on Wednesday.
The Brazilian has been hit with a four-match ban for his red card against Villarreal, meaning he will miss the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia.
And, speaking to Movistar+ (h/t MARCA) before the match, the Real Madrid manager was asked whether the punishment could affect the Brazilian psychologically.
Mourinho instead turned his attention to the football authorities and the timing of their announcement.
“I think that is a question for the Committee. Why have they announced the suspension at this particular moment? If you are asking me this question, it is presumably because you think it could affect him,” the Portuguese coach replied.
“You should ask the Committee why they did not announce it this morning, or tomorrow morning. Why do they do it two hours before a match that is important for Real Madrid, which is a Spanish club?” he added, questioning the timing of the decision.
Mourinho explains his tactical approach against Roma
The Real Madrid manager also outlined his plan for facing a Roma side known for their aggressive pressing.
“My intention is to stop them from pressing us so high up the pitch, given the players we have available and as a precaution,” he said.
Continuing, the Portuguese manager added: “They press man-to-man higher up the pitch better than anyone else, and we will see whether we can take advantage of that. If not, they will have to drop their press five or ten metres.”
Why Rudiger over Huijsen
Mourinho also justified his decision to start Antonio Rudiger at centre-back alongside Ibrahima Konate rather than Dean Huijsen.
“They played very well together in the last match, Rudiger and Konate, showing great leadership and the ability to withstand a difficult situation when we had ten men for 30 minutes,” he said.
“I am not saying Dean is not capable of playing a match like this, but this is a wonderful atmosphere for Roma and a difficult one for us. I think a player with Antonio’s experience can be important,” Mourinho added.
Finally, Mourinho was asked about his emotions ahead of returning to face Roma, the club he managed between 2021 and 2024.
The Portuguese coach offered a brief response, saying that he had his feelings about the occasion “blocked”.
