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Josep Pedrerol announces an unexpected departure, Real Madrid is looking for a team for him

The veteran reporter reveals what the situation of this Real Madrid footballer is

The  evolution of the first team in the Club World Cup is introducing several changes to the short- and long-term sports planning. The roadmap managed in the Valdebebas offices has been significantly altered since Xabi Alonso took over as coach.

These changes are not only due to the footballers who have arrived as reinforcements in Santiago Bernabéu locker room. In order to balance the significant expenditure made during the current summer transfer window, it is necessary  to make the departure of one or more footballers from the squad a reality. One of the most singled out is Rodrygo Goes.

A player kisses his jersey on the field.
Endrick celebrates a goal by kissing the Real Madrid crest on his jersey | Real Madrid Confidencial

However, the soap opera involving the "11" verdeamarelo would not be the only complication that the Madrid sports management would have to face in the final stretch of this summer. The  information managed by "El Chiringuito de Jugones" points toward a compatriot of the Osasco striker, Endrick, as the footballer who is also on the way out.

Josep Pedrerol notes that the Madrid bosses "are thinking about finding him a way out" taking advantage of the last weeks of the transfer window this summer, a situation that would not fit with his plans. Because Endrick "is not going to leave on loan or be transferred from Real Madrid this season" according to the testimonies collected by Marcos Benito.

He doesn't want to give up now

The journalist from "El Chiringuito de Jugones" shares "what they tell me the player is thinking" about his situation at Real Madrid. Endrick's insistence on staying is notably surprising to Josep Pedrerol:  "Even though he sees that Gonzalo is starting, scoring goals, although Rodrygo's situation is still pending... but for now, Endrick's entourage tells you that he doesn't want to leave" the club presided over by Florentino Pérez.

Indeed, the main goal of the "16" carioca, according to Marcos Benito, is "to recover from the injury, play again, and regain that confidence he had". Only then would Endrick be closer to "showing Xabi Alonso that he can be useful" for the coming seasons. The competition in the front line, however, is not the same as during the previous soccer season.

Soccer player wearing a white jersey with the number 16 on the back gesturing during a match.
Endrick during a match with Real Madrid in the 2024/25 season | Real Madrid Confidencial

"They tell me that the player's idea is not to leave Real Madrid", says Marcos Benito. Those closest to the young center forward make it clear that "he is going to fight to earn his place, to play minutes, and to show again why he was signed". He will not have it easy, given the  multiple competitors he must overcome to have a more than reasonable share of minutes.

Not only is Gonzalo García in his way to becoming one of Xabi Alonso's regular substitutes in the 25/26 season. While the influence of the youth player is undeniable, Endrick will also have to compete against a much more positionally versatile Brahim Díaz and a Rodrygo Goes whose future is still an unknown.

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