Madrid, October 18, 2025– A bomb has exploded in Spanish football: Endrick, the young Brazilian star of Real Madrid, has demanded the immediate termination of his contract with the white club to join FC Barcelona without delay. “I can’t live here even one more second,” the 18-year-old striker reportedly declared, according to close sources cited by Spanish and Brazilian media. This news has unleashed a storm in the world of football, with fiery reactions in both Madrid and Barcelona.
Endrick, signed by Real Madrid in 2024 from Palmeiras for a figure close to 60 million euros, arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu with the sign of a future world star. Compared to legends like Ronaldo Nazário, the attacker promised to be the club’s generational replacement. However, his first season in Spain has been an ordeal. With barely any minutes in LaLiga and the Champions League, overshadowed by figures like Vinícius Jr., Kylian Mbappé and Rodrygo, Endrick has not managed to establish himself. Reports from AS and Marca suggest that the youngster is frustrated by the lack of opportunities and Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical system, which prioritizes veterans.
A lawsuit that shakes Real Madrid fans
Endrick’s request is unprecedented. According to El País, the Brazilian communicated his decision to the Madrid board in a tense meeting last Friday. His objective is clear: cross the sidewalk and sign for FC Barcelona, Real Madrid’s eternal rival. Barça, which already showed interest in Endrick before his arrival in Europe, would be willing to open the doors to him, especially after rumors of a financial injection from Sheikh Jassim to clean up the Catalans’ finances. “Endrick sees in Barça a project where he can be a protagonist,” said a representative close to the player in Globo Esporte.
The possible transfer to Barcelona would not only be a sporting coup, but also a symbolic one. Since Luis Figo’s controversial move in 2000, no move between the two Spanish giants has generated such a stir. The Real Madrid board, led by Florentino Pérez, faces a dilemma: give in to Endrick’s demands and negotiate his departure, or keep him on the bench as a warning to future promises. Internal sources suggest that the club could accept a transfer for a sum greater than €80 million, although Barça, limited by LaLiga’s financial fair play, would need to sell assets to finance the operation.
Reactions and speculations
The Madrid fans are divided. On social media, #EndrickTraitor has become a trend, with thousands of fans calling him “ungrateful.” Others, however, criticize Ancelotti for not giving him more minutes. “If you don’t trust the youth team, why are you buying jewels?” wrote a user on X. In Barcelona, the possible arrival of Endrick has generated enthusiasm, but also skepticism. “We don’t want Madrid to be discarded,” commented a culé member in RAC1, although the idea of weakening the eternal rival seduces many.
For his part, Joan Laporta, president of Barça, has not publicly confirmed the interest, but his strategic silence fuels speculation. Analysts from Sport and Mundo Deportivo agree that Endrick would fit in Xavi Hernández’s scheme, where young players like Lamine Yamal and Gavi shine. In addition, the Brazilian connection with Raphinha could facilitate his adaptation.
What will happen now?
Endrick’s future hangs in the balance. If Real Madrid agrees to his demand, the transfer could be completed in the winter market, although negotiations between the two rival clubs promise to be arduous. If an agreement is not reached, Endrick could be relegated to ostracism in Valdebebas, a risk that his entourage seems willing to take. “He is young, but he has character. He will not remain silent,” said a close friend of the player.
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona dreams of a masterstroke that would not only strengthen its squad, but also humiliate Madrid. However, the high price and financial restrictions could complicate the operation. What is clear is that Endrick, at only 18 years old, is already the epicenter of a saga that will keep Spanish football in suspense. Will the Camp Nou be your new home, or is it just an attempt to gain prominence? Time will tell, but the soap opera is just beginning.
