Roma reach out to Endrick over January loan as Milan wait in the wings
Endrick's future is pointing toward Serie A. Roma have made contact through fellow Brazilian Wesley, who has told the Real Madrid forward how happy he would be to welcome him in January. Milan, who already explored a move for the striker last summer, remain attentive to the situation of a player struggling for minutes under Mourinho.
ByNatilla5 min read
Serie A has emerged as the most likely destination for Endrick if he leaves Real Madrid in the winter transfer window. A lack of playing time under Mourinho has reopened the door to a loan move, and Roma have taken a decisive step in recent hours by establishing direct contact between two of the parties involved. Milan, who already considered signing him last summer, remain a serious alternative for the Brazilian striker.
- Wesley, Roma's Brazilian full-back, has written to Endrick to tell him how happy he would be to welcome him in January and share a dressing room with him.
- Roma and Real Madrid face each other on Wednesday 14 October at the Stadio Olimpico in the Champions League.
- Endrick would not be guaranteed a starting place at Roma: Gasperini has a crowded attacking unit.
- Milan already evaluated his arrival in the past and Alexandre Pato said owner Gerry Cardinale is working to make it happen in January.
- The Rossoneri spent more than 70 million euros on Gonçalo Ramos and need an alternative to the Portuguese striker.
Why Italy is emerging as Endrick's most likely January destination
Endrick is struggling to find a regular role in Mourinho's Real Madrid side, and his camp has been considering a temporary move for weeks in order to secure consistent minutes. Serie A meets two crucial requirements: clubs willing to cover a significant share of his salary and a style of play in which his mobility and ability to attack space fit naturally. Roma and Milan were already chasing his loan in the summer window, which confirms that the interest is neither new nor improvised.
How Wesley is helping Roma make their pitch to Endrick
Endrick and Wesley, the right-back in Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma side, have a very close relationship. They share a dressing room with the Brazilian national team, and that personal connection has allowed the Roman club to get its message across ahead of the January window.
It was Wesley who wrote to his compatriot, letting him know how happy he would be to welcome him to Rome in January and share a dressing room with him.
The approach comes just before a meeting full of intrigue. On Wednesday 14 October, Roma and Real Madrid go head to head at the Stadio Olimpico in the Champions League group stage. It will be the perfect opportunity for Endrick to experience the atmosphere around the Italian club at first hand, and for both boards to resume talks if they choose to do so.
The battle Endrick would face for a place in Gasperini's Roma
A potential move to Roma would not guarantee Endrick a starting spot from day one. Gasperini has built an attacking unit that is operating in perfect harmony, with players such as Malen, Santi Castro, Paulo Dybala, Matías Soulé, Rodrigo Mora and Lorenzo Pellegrini all capable of performing in different roles across the front line. Competition would be fierce, and the Brazilian would have to earn every minute in a system that demands huge intensity without the ball and a highly drilled collective interpretation of the game.
Milan refuse to give up and see Endrick as an alternative to Gonçalo Ramos
Milan are the other major suitor for the Brazilian forward. The Rossoneri already evaluated his arrival in the past but were unable to reach an agreement at the time. The interest, however, remains alive and has gathered momentum ahead of the winter market.
Alexandre Pato, a former Milan player, recently admitted in public that owner Gerry Cardinale is working to make Endrick's arrival possible in January. The club's sporting management believes the Brazilian fits the profile of a young forward with projection that Milan are looking to add to their attack.
Milan's need for a number nine after the Gonçalo Ramos investment
Milan spent more than 70 million euros last summer on Gonçalo Ramos, who arrived to be the team's main attacking reference. However, the Rossoneri lack a reliable alternative to the Portuguese striker. Francesco Camarda, despite his talent, is still very young and is not finding the desired space in Amorim's rotation. That is why Endrick looks like an appealing option: he can play as a number nine and also operate from other attacking positions, which would give the coach more tactical variety.
What Real Madrid stand to gain or lose from an Endrick loan
For Real Madrid, a loan move in January represents a strategic decision. Endrick needs minutes to complete his adaptation to European football and to justify the investment the club made in him. At the same time, Mourinho values his daily work and a departure would leave the team with one fewer attacking option in a season packed with fixtures. The final call has not yet been made, but Roma's move and Milan's persistence have turned Serie A into the most likely stage for the Brazilian's next chapter.
Frequently asked questions
Will Endrick leave Real Madrid on loan in January?
No decision has been confirmed, but his lack of playing time under Mourinho has reopened the possibility of a winter loan move. Roma and Milan are the best positioned clubs to take him until the end of the season.
Why is Roma an attractive option for Endrick?
Roma have an ambitious attacking project under Gasperini and have shown direct interest through Wesley, a Brazilian teammate and friend of Endrick. However, competition in attack is strong and a starting role would not be guaranteed.
What do Milan need to sign Endrick?
Milan are looking for an alternative to Gonçalo Ramos in attack and see Endrick as fitting that profile. The Rossoneri already tried to sign him in the past, and owner Gerry Cardinale is working to make a January deal possible.