He Is Not Going Anywhere –Mourinho Shuts Down AC Milan’s Pursuit Of Endrick
Retold by Oddsrama · 14 October 2026
José Mourinho has put an emphatic end to AC Milan's January transfer hopes, confirming that Endrick will not be leaving Real Madrid on loan. The Italian side had been circling the Brazilian forward as a potential solution to their attacking woes, betting on his limited game-time at the Bernabéu to make a temporary move attractive. But the Portuguese boss has made his stance crystal clear: the 20-year-old is going nowhere.
Endrick's start to the campaign was disrupted by a pre-season injury that wiped out a month of his preparation and left him severely undercooked for action. That setback naturally restricted his minutes early on, creating the opening Milan and other suitors thought they could exploit. However, Mourinho has dismissed all outside interest, insisting the youngster remains central to his plans. Speaking to TNT Sports Brasil, the Real Madrid manager was unambiguous: "Forget about the interested clubs. He is a player that I really like, a player that I think has lots of potential and is very important for us."
The tactician backed his confidence with a dose of defiance, signalling that any club hoping to prise Endrick away will have a serious fight on their hands. Mourinho even referenced a tactical situation during Madrid's recent narrow win over Villarreal—where a red card forced his hand just as he was about to introduce the Brazilian—to underline his belief that the breakthrough is imminent. "Whoever is interested in him is going to have to fight very hard with me, because I don't believe that he needs to go out on loan and that he will be a huge success here," he declared.
For betting purposes, this stance matters: if Endrick's form picks up as Mourinho predicts, Madrid's attacking depth and injury cover improve markedly, potentially strengthening their odds in competitions down the line. AC Milan will now have to redirect their resources elsewhere as the January window looms.
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