THE FUSE

He could leave at the start of 2027: "I don't know what will happen in January; it's all in God's hands. I'm only asking to be able to do what's best for my career. What happens, happens. I just want to do my best." On Mourinho, he added: "Madrid is a wonderful city, but it's clear that I have to do everything possible to advance my career. Mourinho is a great person. Every day he comes over to me and asks how I am, but he never talks about football. He wants to know about my private life. I like his attitude; he takes an interest. I'm grateful for what he does. I will always give my all for Real Madrid, who come before everything else. Mourinho's affection always makes me give my all."

"You all know who's at Real Madrid, who we have in the squad, who's ahead of me. Mbappé is a great player; he finished second in the Ballon d'Or. I try to make the most of the opportunities I'm given and do my best. I've come on for five or ten minutes... I've played in the Champions League against Roma and AEK Athens, and I've made the most of those moments."

Endrick's Real Madrid contract runs until 2030, but he is expected to leave in January barring any surprises. Real Madrid plan to loan him out again after his year with Fonseca's Lyon. AC Milan and Roma are interested, but want better terms. They are working to include an option to buy with a buy-back clause set very high for Real Madrid, or to agree a permanent transfer. The former Palmeiras player is valued at around €60 million.

On the eve of the match against Roma, Mourinho tried to shut down talk of a departure in the upcoming winter transfer window, telling TNT Sports: "Forget it, forget it. Forget about any interested club. They had better sit down and wait, otherwise they will get tired. He is a player I adore, with incredible potential. He is very important to us. Whoever is interested in him will have to deal with me, because I believe he does not need to go out on loan and that he will achieve extraordinary success here"