Roma and Milan could try again in January to take Endrick on loan from Real Madrid after Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti complained he ‘needs playing time to develop.’

The two Serie A sides had already made an approach over the summer, hoping to replicate the vision that the Merengues had when loaning Franco Mastantuono to Fiorentina.

VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 11: Franco Mastantuono of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Venezia FC and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on September 11, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho was adamant that the 20-year-old would be given plenty of opportunities to shine, but so far that hasn’t panned out.

There was only one four-minute cameo appearance so far this season in the 3-2 victory over Elche, remaining on the bench for three fixtures, and injured for another four.

It is a situation that has frustrated former Milan coach Ancelotti, now in charge of the Brazil national team.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 3: Endrick #19 of Brazil during training at Columbia Park Training Facility on June 3, 2026 in Morristown, New Jersey. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)

“The problem for Brazilian kids is they don’t improve because they don’t play regularly,” he said in a press conference.