Arsenal pushes hard for a Madrid castoff: Florentino responds with a resounding no

Sometimes soccer needs distance to grow. That is what has happened to Endrick, who, after going out on loan from Real Madrid to Olympique Lyonnais, has found the perfect stage to loosen up. In France he is enjoying the game, accumulating minutes and, above all, gaining confidence.

Far from the constant pressure of Santiago Bernabéu, the young Brazilian has shown the version that excited Madridists when they bet on him. More involved, more decisive, and with that differential spark in one-on-one situations, Endrick is beginning to justify all the expectations that have accompanied him since his first steps as a professional.

Arsenal makes a move

The forward's performances haven't gone unnoticed. Several European clubs are closely following his development, and one of the most persistent ones is Arsenal FC. The London team values his explosiveness, his finishing ability, and his room for growth, qualities that fit their young and ambitious project.

In London they understand that he could be a strategic opportunity if Real Madrid were willing to negotiate. However, from Chamartín the message has been clear: he is not for sale. For the board led by Florentino Pérez, Endrick is not a discard but an investment for the present and the future.

Madrid's plan for the summer

The idea at the white club is that the Brazilian will return in the summer after completing his maturation process. They believe that the loan is giving him continuity and adaptation without the pressure of being a starter at Madrid.

That's why the answer to Arsenal has been a resounding no. A sale is not under consideration, not even a formal negotiation. Real Madrid has decided that he must take the next step at home, already more prepared to compete at the highest level.

Endrick's own dilemma

The big unknown is what role he will have when he returns. Will he have a real place in the starting eleven, or will he have to accept a secondary role while he keeps growing? That is the question that also lingers around the footballer's inner circle.

Endrick is enjoying the spotlight in Lyon and knows how important it is for his development to feel that he is key. Returning to Madrid may mean taking the definitive leap, but it may also mean facing fierce competition. The club trusts him, Arsenal is following him, and the summer will decide his immediate future.