Real Madrid shut down La Liga rivals’ loan approach for young forward – report

Real Sociedad paid a visit to Real Madrid earlier this week, and their visit did not go very well as they faced a difficult defeat after an inspired performance by the hosts.

As reported by journalist Ruben Canizares (h/t Defensa Central) now, however, the Basque side had a second objective on their trip to Madrid as they were hoping to secure the arrival of Endrick on loan this summer.

The visiting team’s administration took the opportunity to meet with Real Madrid’s hierarchy and discuss the transfer of the young Brazilian, but that objective did not go well for them either.

Just as Real Madrid did with last-minute interest from Arsenal and Liverpool in Endrick, they shut down all doors to the player leaving and informed Real Sociedad that the operation would not work out.

Set to return soon. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

The reason for them rejecting the deal, however, are surprising as they are seemingly not linked only to the player being in Jose Mourinho’s plans.

Instead, Real Madrid refused the loan of Endrick to La Real as it did not make sense to them financially. The proposal, after all, involved them paying a big part of his salary which and they saw the conditions to be poor.

Endrick has been out of Real Madrid’s matchday squads so far this season as he is nursing a fitness setback. He is closer than ever to a return, and Mourinho even confirmed that he will be back in action soon.

Mourinho counts on Endrick. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

From the Portuguese manager’s standpoint, Endrick remains an important player whom he counts on and sees as a vital player to add to the bench strength.

Carlos Espi’s arrival does indeed add depth to the centre-forward department, but there is a sense of understanding that Endrick offers a very different profile and skill set.

At this point, Real Madrid are not considering a departure for the Brazilian star. Mourinho will count on him and a decision will be taken in January based on his prominence and influence.

Real Sociedad, thus, could well look to return in January in the player’s pursuit given that Real Madrid’s big objection was financial and not sporting.