Roma Step Up Endrick Pursuit as Wesley Urges Real Madrid Exit
Roma are stepping up their interest in Real Madrid forward Endrick, with Brazilian winger Wesley using a close personal friendship to encourage a move to the Italian capital.
The 20-year-old has played only four minutes in Real Madrid’s first eight matches of the campaign, appearing as a late substitute against Elche. With Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Arda Guler ahead of him in the attacking order, a January departure is increasingly being considered.
Quick facts
- Endrick has made one appearance this season: four minutes against Elche.
- Roma and AC Milan are monitoring the Brazil forward’s position.
- Roma have maintained regular contact with Endrick’s representatives.
- Real Madrid president Florentino Perez favours a straightforward loan.
- Roma would prefer a deal containing a permanent option and a Real Madrid buy-back clause.
- Real Madrid are due in Rome for a Champions League match on October 14.
Wesley has sent messages to his Brazil team-mate making clear he would welcome him at the Olimpico. Their relationship was strengthened when Endrick offered support after Wesley suffered an injury that ended his World Cup hopes just a week before the tournament.
The pair could meet in Rome on October 14, when Madrid visit for Champions League duty. The fixture would give Endrick a direct impression of the club and stadium Wesley has presented as a possible next destination.
Roma’s interest is not solely based on the players’ connection. The club have made the most progress among the Italian contenders through continued discussions with Endrick’s camp, although Milan are also following developments.
An upcoming Brazil international break in Singapore could create another opportunity for Wesley to make Roma’s case. Endrick is assessing his options after finding his route to regular football blocked in Madrid.
Madrid want to retain control of a player in whom they have made a substantial investment. Perez is presently open only to a conventional loan, while Roma are seeking a more ambitious structure that could let them sign the forward permanently before allowing Madrid to bring him back through a buy-back provision.
Roma believe that type of agreement would justify a greater commitment to helping Endrick settle into the squad. For the player, the central issue is game time after a previously productive loan spell away from Madrid.
Brazil’s national-team staff are also concerned that a prolonged lack of minutes could disrupt the striker’s development. With January approaching, Jose Mourinho and the Madrid hierarchy face growing pressure to settle on a solution that gives Endrick regular football without surrendering Madrid’s long-term interest in him.
