Fabio Capello says Roma move could unlock Endrick’s potential

Published on: 11 November 2026

Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello believes a move to Roma could help Endrick fulfil his potential as the 20-year-old continues to struggle for regular first-team football in Madrid.

The Brazil forward has played only 144 minutes across seven matches this season. Roma were close to signing him during the summer, but Jose Mourinho personally persuaded Endrick to remain at Real Madrid.

The Italian club have now renewed their interest in a transfer for the forward.

Capello believes a move to Roma could provide Endrick with the playing time needed to develop. His view echoes the progress made by Nico Paz after the Argentina international left Real Madrid for Como in the summer of 2024.

Paz has since emerged as one of Serie A’s standout young players.

Roma are not the only club interested in Endrick. Sporting are also among the contenders for the Brazilian, who could reunite with Paulo Fonseca in Portugal.

Endrick enjoyed a successful spell under Fonseca at Lyon last season, and that previous relationship could be a factor in Sporting’s interest.

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