Jose Mourinho blocks Endrick loan move to AC Milan

Jose Mourinho has personally intervened to block AC Milan's pursuit of Endrick, firmly shutting the door on any potential loan move during the January transfer window. The Italian giants had hoped to capitalize on the Brazilian teenager's limited minutes in Madrid to secure a mid-season deal to bolster their attacking options.

Despite the Rossoneri's interest, Mourinho remains committed to keeping the young forward within his squad for the remainder of the campaign. The manager explained that Endrick’s recent absence was largely due to a month-long injury sustained during pre-season, which disrupted his progress early in the term.

Mourinho also addressed the tactical reasons behind keeping the youngster on the bench during recent matches, noting the complexities of managing games where the team has been reduced to numerical inferiority.

"It is true that I haven't given him a real chance after his recovery, but against Villarreal he was about to come on. Then we scored a goal, and in numerical inferiority, it is normal that the coach considers other options." Jose Mourinho

Mourinho emphasized that he does not believe a loan move is necessary for Endrick's development, expressing full confidence in the forward's elite quality. With a congested winter schedule ahead, the player is expected to compete for his place and feature more regularly in the coming weeks as part of the manager's rotation strategy.