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Real Madrid will continue to count on key staff member ahead of potential overhaul
The coming summer will see a massive shakedown at Real Madrid, not only in terms of the names in the dressing room but also the manager on the sidelines.
Several key players are expected to leave the club, with reports of some big-money signings also coming to the fore. Further, Alvaro Arbeloa is not expected to continue as the manager of the club for next season.
What will remain the same, however, is the identity of the team’s fitness coach. As relayed by Defensa Central, Antonio Pintus is here to stay for next season, and the foreseeable future.
A lifetime contract
As brought to light by the Spanish outlet, Real Madrid see Pintus to be indispensable to the club irrespective of the extent of changes in personnel come June.
They believe he is one of the best fitness trainers in history and that he is a fundamental pillar to the team’s continual success in Europe.
In fact, Pintus is one of the few individuals with an indefinite contract with the club, and that speaks volumes about the confidence Florentino Perez and Co. have in him.
The administration feel that the team’s physicality and preparation for games has conspicuously improved over the past few months after Pintus returned to his post. They do not see any reason for a change on that front.
Irrespective of who takes charge in June, the Italian coach will thus remain in charge of the team’s fitness and physical preparation. The board do not want to repeat the mistake they made at the time of Xabi Alonso’s arrival by replacing Pintus.
The real results of the fitness coach’s methods, however, will only be seen in the months to come and next season, when the injury status of the team can be compared to the situation this season.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
