He arrived with great anticipation, and rightly so. Endrick had already made headlines before landing in Madrid, impressing with Brazil at Wembley and leaving his mark at the Santiago Bernabéu as a visitor. His credentials were strong, and expectations were sky-high. But between limited opportunities and an untimely injury, his debut season as a Real Madrid player has been a mix of flashes and frustration.

At just 18 years old, soon to turn 19 on July 21, Endrick has shown glimpses of his immense potential. But glimpses alone haven’t been enough. The late-season emergence of Gonzalo at the Club World Cup has now cast doubt over Endrick’s role in the team moving forward. A loan move is quietly being considered within the club, not as a punishment, but to make space for the academy product who has taken full advantage of his chances. Endrick, however, remains unwavering in his stance: he wants to succeed at Real Madrid and has no intention of leaving.

Should a loan be proposed, there would be no shortage of suitors. But for Endrick and those close to him, the idea is off the table. As they put it, “He’s at the biggest and most important club in the world” and that's where he wants to stay.

Statistically, his first season has been far from forgettable. In limited minutes under Carlo Ancelotti, Endrick managed to score seven goals, often making a quick impact. He struck against Valladolid just ten minutes into his LaLiga debut, and did the same fifteen minutes into his Champions League debut versus Stuttgart. His performance in the Copa del Rey was even more impressive, with five goals in the tournament, including decisive strikes in the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals.

Had it not been for a hamstring injury sustained against Sevilla on the penultimate matchday of La Liga, he might have finished the season on an even higher note. That injury ruled him out of the Club World Cup, a missed opportunity made worse by Kylian Mbappé’s gastroenteritis, which opened the door for Gonzalo, who seized the moment and could even finish as the tournament’s Golden Boot winner. The landscape has changed, and Endrick now finds himself lower in the pecking order.

But the Brazilian remains optimistic. He flew out to join the squad after the group stage, determined to show Xabi Alonso his commitment and hunger firsthand. Endrick believes his future lies at the Bernabéu. Now, he just needs to convince his new coach that he belongs.

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