Endrick's Real Madrid future in doubt, the Brazilian talks minutes, competition with Mbappé, and relationship with Mourinho

Endrick admitted he could leave Real Madrid in January to get more minutes, though he stressed he is happy at the club and with Mourinho

The uncertainty over January

Brazilian forward Endrick admitted on Tuesday that he could leave Real Madrid in January to get more playing time at another club, but clarified that he won't do anything without thinking it through and that he is happy both at the club and in Spain, and under coach José Mourinho.

The striker expressed doubts about the future of his career at a press conference in Singapore, where the Brazil national team is gathered for friendlies against Singapore next Saturday and against Japan on November 17.

"I don't know what will happen in January (in the new transfer window). That is in God's hands. I only ask that it be the best for my career. Whatever has to happen will happen. I will keep my feet on the ground to do my best," said the forward when asked about a possible exit from Real Madrid, in comments broadcast on the Brazilian Football Confederation's YouTube channel.

Competition with Mbappé and limited minutes

Endrick admitted he is losing the battle for a starting spot to Kylian Mbappé, "one of the best players in the world," which, combined with the injury he suffered, has allowed him to play only 141 minutes in seven matches this season.

But he made clear he is not desperate to find another club and is still waiting for opportunities.

"I'm very young. I don't need to fly yet or throw myself off a cliff. I'm still 20 and I'll see what happens. I just want to play, I want to be happy, help my teammates, score goals, provide assists, as I was able to do at Lyon, which was one of the best things that happened to me in my life," he said.

Last season, also without minutes at Real Madrid, the Brazilian was loaned to Olympique de Lyon, where he scored eight goals and provided eight assists in 21 matches.

Interest from Roma and Milan and his relationship with Mourinho

"Madrid is a wonderful city, but I will always do everything to boost my career," said the forward, who according to the press is a target of clubs such as Roma and Milan.

He also admitted that his good relationship with coach Jose Mourinho is another factor weighing in favor of him thinking about staying at Real Madrid.

"Mourinho is someone I believe in a lot. Every day he asks me about my things, but not about football, about my personal life. And I value that a lot. He is one of those coaches who comes close, talks and welcomes you. I am very grateful for that," he said about the Portuguese coach who never stops praising him.

The Brazilian added that he will always give "everything for Real Madrid, which is above everyone, but, with Mourinho's affection," he will give "even more" of himself. EFE