Endrick still 'very reluctant' to leave Real Madrid but club insiders are worried teen striker is not making a smart choice

Real Madrid returned to the top of the table in Spain on Sunday after a 1-0 win over Getafe. However, the game saw Endrick once again not called upon by Alonso, meaning he still has not played a single minute for Los Blancos in the 2025-26 season. Endrick has missed time due to a hamstring injury but has also fallen out of favour under Alonso and looks to have a battle on his hands to win the new manager's trust.

Endrick's current situation has now led to speculation he could leave on loan in the January transfer window in a bid to enjoy some playing time and get his career back on track. Ligue 1 side Marseille are reportedly interested in his services, while a host of other clubs including Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus have also been credited with interest in the youngster.

Endrick may have his admirers but he is said to have little interest in leaving Santiago Bernabeu right now despite being confined to a bench role. According toThe Athletic, Endrick is "very reluctant" to move on even though he is finding game time hard to come by.

However, those inside the club are worried by his stance, particularly as teams are now making "concrete moves" to recruit him in January. The intense competition for places at the Bernabeu means Endrick's situation is unlikely to change in the short-term. Real Madrid personnel also fear he will miss out on the World Cup with his country if he remains on the bench, and feel a promising career is therefore in danger of stalling completely.

Alonso continues to overlook Endrick but appeared to rule out a winter move when quizzed on his future recently. "I'm not thinking about it at the moment, it's not on my mind," he said when asked about the futures of Endrick and Gonzalo Garcia at the club.

Real Madrid legend Guti has advised Endrick to move on in January if he continues to find himself on the bench in the Spanish capital. The former midfield star warned the Brazilian that playing time is vital at this stage in his career.

He told DAZN: "If he doesn't get any opportunities between now and December, I think his best option is to leave so he can continue to grow. For a young player, the best thing is to get playing time. What could be decisive? Well, you never know. There are always injuries and moments where the coach bets on you, but that doesn't seem to be his priority right now."

Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti, who managed Endrick last season at Real Madrid, has also spoken about the importance of regular football. He told ESPN: "Well, Endrick is like Estêvão. He's a great talent. I think Estêvão was lucky. The problem with young people who go to Europe is that they have a leading role here [in Brazil], but not much of a leading role there. I coached Endrick for a year and really liked him as a person and as a professional. Obviously, he didn't play as well as he could, because Real Madrid had Rodrygo, Vini... Competition in a big team is important, and that can affect a player's progression a little."

Endrick's future is likely to continue to generate headlines ahead of the opening of the winter transfer window while he remains on the sidelines. And with players of the quality of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Garcia ahead of him in the pecking order at Madrid, it's hard to see Endrick turning his situation around in the coming weeks and months.

A loan move in January would offer Endrick the change for some regular minutes and potentially the chance to prove to Madrid he does deserve a bigger role. He could also use the opportunity to play his way into Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad in time for World Cup 2026 in North America, Mexico and Canada.