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Real Madrid teenage prodigy wanted by two Serie A heavyweights – report
Endrick endured a mixed debut season at Real Madrid after arriving from Palmeiras last summer.
The 18-year-old found minutes hard to come by under now-departed manager Carlo Ancelotti, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrygo Goes ahead of him.
Despite his limited involvement, Endrick managed to finish the season with seven goals and an assist from around 850 minutes in all competitions.
Currently sidelined with an injury and unlikely to recover in time for the FIFA Club World Cup, Endrick will not be able to add to that tally.
And with Xabi Alonso taking over as manager, it is still unclear whether the Brazilian prodigy will have a place in the new coach’s scheme.
Juventus, AC Milan eye Endrick
Amidst all this, Mundo Deportivo now reports that Serie A heavyweights Juventus and AC Milan are both interested in signing Endrick from Real Madrid in the summer.
The Merengues, for the moment, are not taking any steps and are waiting for Alonso’s decision regarding the player before entering into negotiations with any interested parties.
Should Endrick be allowed to leave, Real Madrid may employ a strategy they have used in recent years with other young talents – either sending him out on loan or selling 50% of his rights with a buy-back option.
The likelihood of that appears slim, however, considering that there are no natural centre-forwards in the squad.
Furthermore, reports earlier today suggested that Endrick could even be the favourite to take the No. 9 shirt at Real Madrid next season with Kylian Mbappe likely to move to No. 10.
It indicates that the Spanish capital club have the 18-year-old talent as part of their plans for the upcoming campaign.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
