Endrick tells agents ‘he will have to leave’ Real Madrid in January as West Ham ready transfer
West Ham are interested in a sensational move for wantaway Real Madrid youngster Endrick.
Endrick is set to leave Real Madrid on loan in January, with the Hammers among the teams ready to throw their hat in the ring for the teenager.
The Spanish giants signed the Brazilian in 2022, with the forward eventually joining from Palmeiras after his 18th birthday in 2024 in a deal reportedly worth around £61million.
After he failed to make an appearance in the opening 10 games of the season, however, Real Madrid are ready to sanction a loan-to-buy proposal for Endrick.
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is good friends with Endrick, and decision-makers at the London Stadium will hope that gives them the upper hand in tempting the 19-year-old.
Endrick makes intentions clear ahead of winter window
Endrick would likely bring huge commercial benefits to West Ham should he arrive, and the forward certainly has the ability on the pitch.
Despite a serious lack of minutes last season, the forward still managed to score seven goals for Real Madrid.
| Endrick | La Liga 2024-25 |
| Appearances | 22 |
| Minutes played | 353 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.45 |
| Duels won | 20 |
| Chances created | 4 |
In the Copa Del Rey – the only competition in which Endrick was granted a consistent starting role – the Brazilian netted five goals in just six appearances.
Endrick made his debut for the Brazil national team at the age of just 17 and has already scored three goals, including one against England at Wembley.
This season, however, saw the forward ruled out through injury at the start of the season, and fail to make it off the bench for Xabi Alonso’s team in the four games he has appeared in the squad for.
Now, as reported by Sunday People (19 October, page 55), Endrick has told his representatives that “he will have to leave” Real Madrid in January, unless there is a dramatic change in his prospects.
West Ham, Manchester United, Juventus and Newcastle United are all said to be paying close attention to the forward’s situation.
West Ham should exercise caution with Endrick dream
When Endrick signed for Real Madrid in 2024, the forward said: “I want to spend my whole life here, and that’s what I’m going to try to do because that’s what I want for my career.“
While the Brazilian would appear to have had such a dramatic change of heart after just a year, it should be expected that the 19-year-old will not need much convincing to stay.
Just a slight increase in involvement in Alonso’s team would likely see Endrick committed to Real Madrid once again.
It would be unfair to tell West Ham fans not to get excited about the potential of such a move, but they should certainly exercise caution before dreaming of the wonderkid in Claret and Blue.
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