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A Real Madrid starting eleven and Tomás Roncero in front | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Tomás Roncero predicts Madrid's next, very painful departure: 'Almost forced'

Real Madrid is expecting a departure this summer, the journalist has reported who it will be

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Borja Díaz

Real Madrid tries to focus on the Club World Cup and set aside season planning. Xabi Alonso has insisted several times that they only think about the tournament. However, it's inevitable  to start looking to the future because of the performance of some players.

This is how Tomás Roncero sees it, who has surprised everyone by talking about the next departure from Real Madrid.  "Endrick's loan seems almost mandatory to me because Gonzalo is going to stay in the first team" he stated. He believes that the Brazilian forward will have to pack his bags this summer.

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Xabi Alonso and Endrick smiling and greeting each other in the United States | Real Madrid Confidencial

This has started to gain traction in the last few hours after the news that has come out. Endrick reportedly met with Juni Calafat and José Ángel Sánchez in the United States. They wanted to address the issue of his continuity or possible departure during this transfer window.

Endrick is worried since he has seen Gonzalo's breakthrough as a major threat to him. That's why he preferred to take a plane and travel to the United States in the middle of the Club World Cup. However, he won't be able to play due to the injury he suffered in the last league matches.

Xabi Alonso's decision will be key

At Real Madrid, they know that  Endrick is a club investment and they trust his long-term performance. However, they also view favorably that a youth player like Gonzalo is making his way into the first team. Although that puts Xabi Alonso in a difficult position, as he will have to choose.

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Mbappé shaking hands with Endrick during a substitution | Real Madrid Confidencial

With the approach he's taking of a system with only two forwards, there won't be many options. Vinicius and Mbappé will be the starters, leaving Endrick, Rodrygo, and Gonzalo as the substitutes. All three will have to make a decision about whether to stay or look for a new destination.

Endrick's loan is something they're considering so he can get minutes and grow by having continuity. Of course, they're not going to lose sight of him and it's the only option they're considering for his departure. They know he will be an important forward in the club's future.

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