Aston Villa has emerged as a contender to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan, with the Brazilian player awaiting clarity on his role under manager Jose Mourinho for the upcoming season. The 20-year-old forward is seeking regular playing time, a situation that could lead him to seek a temporary departure from Madrid, similar to his loan spell at Lyon last season.
Endrick joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras in 2024 for a fee of £50 million, a deal agreed upon two years prior when he turned 18. He has registered seven goals in 40 appearances for the Spanish club. During the latter half of the 2025-26 season, he was loaned to Lyon, where he made a significant impact, scoring five goals and providing seven assists in 16 matches.
This form earned him a place in Brazil's World Cup squad. Despite considerable expectation, he accumulated only 111 minutes of playing time in the tournament, failing to score as Brazil was eliminated in the round of 16 by Norway.
Mourinho's decision regarding Endrick's integration into Real Madrid's plans will be crucial. With intense competition for places at the club, a loan move might be a necessary step for the young forward to gain consistent experience.
Aston Villa is actively seeking reinforcements for their attack, prompted by the departures of Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans this summer. The future of backup striker Tammy Abraham also remains uncertain, and the club recently sold Lucas Digne to PSG. Villa has already secured the signings of Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes. The team is preparing to open their season with the UEFA Super Cup against PSG on Wednesday night.