Endrick has not closed the door on a January move, and he said the part that keeps him going at Real Madrid is the daily personal support he gets from José Mourinho. Speaking from Brazil camp, he said January is still unresolved while Roma and AC Milan continue to watch his situation ahead of the winter window. He has played only 141 minutes across seven appearances in all competitions this season, with just one start.

Mourinho's daily check-ins

Endrick's most revealing line was not about transfer speculation, but about how often Mourinho reaches out. "I have a lot of faith in Mourinho. Every single day, he checks in on me, not to talk about football, but to ask about my personal life," he said. He followed that by adding, "I will always give everything for Real Madrid as the club comes before anyone else, but with the care and affection Mourinho shows me, I’m even more motivated to give my all."

That support sits alongside a season in which he has not had much football to feed on. Endrick has only four appearances for Real Madrid this season, and just 84 La Liga minutes. Even in Europe, he has three Champions League appearances, though his 7.22 rating in that competition suggests he can still make an impact when used.

The January door stays open

Endrick did not speak like a player shutting down the rumours. "I’m only 20, so I’ll see how things unfold. I just want to play, be happy, and help my teammates," he said, before adding, "I don’t know what will happen in January; that’s in God’s hands. I only ask for what’s best for my career. Whatever is meant to happen, will happen."

The career line matters here because it keeps the move possibility alive without forcing it into a certainty. He also said, "Madrid is a wonderful city, but I will always do whatever it takes to advance my career." With so little league football so far, the interest from Roma and AC Milan makes sense, and his comments leave the winter window open rather than shut.

The one clear takeaway is that Endrick is still giving Real Madrid everything, but his future will not be settled until January arrives.

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