Real Madrid already know how to handle the striker position this season and the ones to come. The main question was between two promising young strikers: Endrick and Gonzalo. For now, everything points to Endrick keeping his starting spot, while Gonzalo will be loaned out on a short-term basis to continue gaining playing time and experience.
The club is closely monitoring Endrick’s performance in the coming months. If the young striker does not deliver outstanding results by December, it is not ruled out that Gonzalo could take over his place on his return from loan in January. In this way, Real Madrid secures a flexible plan that allows them to make the most of both players’ talents.
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Several clubs have shown interest in Gonzalo
In the case of Gonzalo, several teams have already shown interest in loaning him. Getafe is one of the Spanish clubs that has shown interest, while several Premier League teams in England have also been following his situation closely. Sunderland was one of the possible destinations, but that deal has lost momentum after Marc Guiu arrived on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.
Other clubs that have considered loaning Gonzalo are Leeds United and Valencia CF, who both want to strengthen their attacking line-up for the rest of the season. Real Madrid evaluates all offers to find the best option for the player, so that he can continue to develop and return better equipped to compete for a place in the first team.
With this strategy, Madrid secures a promising future for the attacking line, combining Endrick’s continuity with Gonzalo’s development in the second team. The final decision on who will be the club’s permanent ‘9’ will depend on their performances and the development both make during the season.
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