Mourinho reverses loan plans, keeps Endrick and Mendy at Real Madrid for 2026-27 season

According to AS, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has decided to keep Brazilian forward Endrick and left-back Ferland Mendy for the 2026-27 season, abandoning earlier plans to loan Endrick to Roma or Aston Villa and not forcing Mendy out despite his contract running to June 30, 2027 with a possible extension to 2028. For Nigerian football fans following LaLiga, this signals squad stability, potentially affecting match outcomes and player development; Endrick gains first-team opportunities instead of adapting elsewhere, while Mendy's retention maintains defensive depth. Watch for Endrick's playing time in upcoming matches and consider how Mendy's continued presence might influence Real Madrid's lineup in Champions League and domestic fixtures; if you track player transfers for fantasy leagues, note that both are now off the market for this season.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/10/transfer-mourinho-makes-u-turn-on-future-of-two-real-madrid-players/