Endrick's Real Madrid future uncertain as Roma push for loan deal
Brazilian striker Endrick scored the opening goal in Real Madrid's 2‑2 preseason draw with Fiorentina in Klagenfurt, earning praise from manager José Mourinho but remaining on the periphery of the squad. Mourinho highlighted the team's mixed physical states – “fresh, tired and super‑tired” – and noted the strong competition in attack, including new signing Carlos Espí, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and others.
Italian club AS Roma has intensified interest in the 20‑year‑old, sending sporting director Tony D’Amico to Madrid to discuss a loan with an option to buy, mirroring the structure used for Nico Paz. Roma hopes to secure the forward as a versatile option for the upcoming Champions League season. Real Madrid has not yet given permission for any move; the club says Endrick will be evaluated further during the preseason before a decision on his future is made.
Endrick's contract runs until June 2030, and his performance in the friendly – a goal and a solid display – could influence Mourinho’s assessment. Meanwhile, other European clubs are monitoring the situation, but Roma remains the most concrete suitor as of early August 2026.
Entities: AC Fiorentina · ACF Fiorentina · AS Roma · Alexis Ciria · Carlos Espí · Endrick · Fiorentina · José Mourinho · Moise Kean · Real Madrid
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Alexis Ciria scored for Real Madrid in the 24th minute. (Match reports)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The match took place at the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Multiple articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] José Mourinho described his team as “fresh, tired and super‑tired”. (Coach’s interview)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Roberto Piccoli scored for Fiorentina before halftime. (Reports on the match)
- [● 10 SOURCES] Real Madrid and Fiorentina played a friendly match that ended 2‑2. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Moise Kean scored the equaliser for Fiorentina in the 58th minute. (Match accounts)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Endrick scored for Real Madrid in the 12th minute. (Several reports)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Key Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior and Thibaut Courtois were absent from the match. (Pre‑match squad notes)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The match ended 2‑2 between Real Madrid and Fiorentina in Klagenfurt, Austria.
- [● 7 SOURCES] AS Roma are preparing a loan deal with an option to buy for Endrick.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Real Madrid have not yet decided on Endrick's future; Mourinho will evaluate his role.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Endrick scored for Real Madrid in the 12th minute of the friendly against Fiorentina. (clm_35f33ada-8ad3-412a-9ebe-e0a1ecc8f9b1)