Real Madrid to sacrifice £62m man after Kylian Mbappe signing, with loan deal now wanted: report

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Real Madrid have finally landed Kylian Mbappe, but it's not such good news for another incoming signing

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Vallecas on February 18, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) and Kylian Mbappe
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Real Madrid will have a tough decision to make on a £62m signing if Kylian Mbappe is confirmed as a Los Blancos player.

Mbappe informed PSG last week that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season, with all the signs suggesting that he has since reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid upon the expiry of is contract.

His arrival at the Bernabeu will create a new-look Galacticos team. But with Vinicius Jr. already on the left-wing and Rodrygo occupying the right flank, it seems inevitable that Mbappe will end up as a striker at Real Madrid. 

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 14: Kylian Mbappe of PSG and Real Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Playoff first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Sociedad at Parc des Princes on February 14, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Liewig - Corbis/Getty Images)

Mbappe is set to sign for Real Madrid (Image credit: Getty Images)

While that's an especially daunting prospect for La Liga and Champions League defences, it could mean that a £62m signing is forced to look for regular first team opportunities elsewhere. 

Indeed, Brazilian striker Endrick is set to join Real Madrid on his 18th birthday in July, after Los Blancos agreed a deal with Palmeiras for the youngster back in December 2022. 

But Goal is reporting that Palmeiras now want to keep Endrick on loan until at least December 2024, due to the lack of potential minutes he'll receive in Spain. That loan would see Endrick complete another full season in Brazil's Serie A, in which Palmeiras have won for the last two years. 

Real Madrid new signing and Kylian Mbappe team-mate Endrick of Palmeiras celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of his team during a match between Palmeiras and Fortaleza as part of Brasileirao Series A 2022 at Allianz Parque on November 02, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Endrick's game time in Madrid might be limited with Mbappe's arrival (Image credit: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Endrick bagged 14 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions last term at just 17-years-old, highlighting his potential to grow at the Bernabeu. But Mbappe could limit his minutes, and the Brazilian himself might deem it worthwhile to continue his development as a teenager in a more comfortable environment for an extra half-year.

While the report suggests that Real Madrid are reluctant to loan Endrick back to the Brazilian side, contact has already been made between the two clubs over a potential deal. Carlo Ancelotti's side will need to respond before April for the agreement to be made, however. 

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Ryan Dabbs
Ryan Dabbs
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Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.