of Real Madrid the forgotten man Endrick is determined to pay Jose Mourinho for his support but he has not ruled out leaving the Santiago Bernabéu in January.
The Brazil international has joined his squad ahead of international friendlies against Japan and Singapore and will hope to play some time after a frustrating spell in the Spanish capital.
An injury in August saw him miss four weeks and he has struggled to make an impact since then. He has only started one game this season, the win against Sevilla, and has achieved a total of 140 minutes of action in all competitions.
Endrick spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon and has not ruled out a move this January either.
He said: “I’m only 20, so we’ll see how things develop. I just want to play, be happy and help my team-mates.
“I don’t know what will happen in January, that’s in God’s hands. I’m just asking for the best for my career. Whatever happens, will happen. I’ll keep my feet on the ground and continue to give my best. Madrid is a wonderful city, my family is there, but I’ll always do whatever it takes to advance my career.”
The former Palmeiras striker has been quick to stress, but there has been no dispute with Mourinho over his lack of game time.
“I have a lot of faith in Mourinho,” he added. “Every day he contacts me, not to talk about football, but to ask about my personal life. I will always give my all for Real Madrid because the club is above everything, but with the affection and attention that Mourinho shows me… I am even more motivated to give my all.”
Endrick behind Real Madrid superstar Mbappe
Summer signing Yan Diomande’s impact at Madrid has made life more difficult for Endrick, who is also behind Kylian Mbappe in the pecking order.
“You know very well who we have there (in the number nine position): he is the second best player in the world according to the last Ballon d’Or,” Endrick said of Mbappé.
“And we know who Kylian is. Whenever I get the chance at Real, and I did just recently after the last international break, I try to do the best I can. I’ve come in games for five minutes, or 10 minutes… The games where I played the longest were against Roma and AEK Athens.
“They were moments that I made the most of. I know it’s not easy.”
Real Madrid coach Mourinho wants Endrick to get minutes with Brazil
Endrick came on for the last five minutes against Valencia at the weekend and Mourinho admitted his frustration at not being able to give him more due to the depth of his squad.
The Portuguese said: “It annoys me how many great players I have that I can’t play or start every game.
“Just look at who goes (in the Brazil squad) with Carlo (Ancelotti): Vinícius (Junior), who has to play; Endrick, and if Carlo plays him, I’ll thank you.”
