Endrick's Loan Conditions Revealed: Champions League and No. 9 Role

Real Madrid's young Brazilian forward Endrick is seriously weighing up another loan move at this stage of his career. According to the report, the player has clearly laid out two conditions for any potential departure: his first preference is to join a club competing in European competition, ideally the Champions League, while his second condition is to secure regular playing time as a centre-forward (No. 9) — his primary position — rather than the right-wing role he occupied during his loan spell at Lyon.

According to the report, AS Roma had positioned themselves as the clear favourites for the move, banking on Real Madrid agreeing to a loan similar to Franco Mastantuono's arrangement with Fiorentina this season; the Giallorossi's presence in the Champions League and promise of regular playing time strengthened their case. However, according to the latest developments, Aston Villa have also stepped in with a formal proposal to Real Madrid; the Europa League champions' return to the Champions League this season fits Endrick's conditions perfectly.

It's noted that Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has left the decision directly to the player, though Endrick is said to be fully aware of where he stands in the squad hierarchy; Mourinho reportedly views him more as a centre-forward than a winger, while also acknowledging he doesn't fully fit the profile of a traditional No. 9. With Endrick sitting third in the attacking pecking order behind Mbappe and Carlos Espi, and competition on the right wing having intensified further following Diomande's arrival, it's worth recalling that the Brazilian delivered eight goals and seven assists in 21 appearances during his loan at Lyon, form that earned him a spot in the World Cup squad. The player's decision is expected to become clear before the transfer window closes on September 1.

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