Endrick will have to wait, Real Madrid delays the signing: 'He'll stay until...'

Endrick's future has taken a U-turn in a matter of hours. Although everything pointed to the young forward leaving on loan in January, Real Madrid has decided to halt the operation. At the club, they are clear that Xabi Alonso doesn't count on him for the current season, but that doesn't mean they're going to rush his departure.

For weeks, there had been talk of a closed deal with Olympique de Lyon. Endrick's loan seemed a matter of time, as both parties were aligned and the player viewed the destination favorably. However, the latest reports indicate that the signing could be delayed longer than expected.

Endrick wants minutes to reach the World Cup

Endrick is obsessed with having continuity in order to make Brazil's squad for the next World Cup. So far, he has only played eleven official minutes with Real Madrid (11 min), an insufficient figure to convince the coach. That lack of prominence has increased his desire to leave as soon as possible.

Olympique de Lyon was the perfect setting to accumulate minutes and grow in a competitive environment. The forward is excited about the option and wants to speed up the process. However, he knows that the final decision doesn't depend on him and that Real Madrid wants to act cautiously.

Real Madrid halts the operation and wants to wait

Marcos Benito explained on El Chiringuito the reasons for the unexpected halt. According to his words, nothing has been signed because Real Madrid wants to wait for the opening of the winter transfer window. The reason is clear: to avoid risks if a major injury occurs in the forward line.

The club doesn't want to be left without a reliable replacement in case of emergency. In addition, there's the possibility that a change could occur on the bench and the new coach might want to count on Endrick. In such a scenario, rushing his loan would be a strategic mistake.

An outcome that will depend on the market

Despite the pause in the operation, Endrick's intention remains the same. He wants to play, gain confidence, and reach the World Cup with the right rhythm. Lyon is waiting for him with open arms, but everything will depend on what happens in the coming weeks.

At Real Madrid, they keep calm and observe the squad's evolution. If no setbacks arise, the loan will be finalized in January. But if the situation changes, Endrick could stay longer at Bernabéu.