Guti believes Endrick's development is stalling at Real Madrid and has urged the youngster to seek a loan move in January if he doesn't receive opportunities before the winter break.

Does Endrick deserve better?

Guti has advised Brazilian wonderkid Endrick to seek a loan move in the January transfer window if he fails to break into Alonso's first-team plans. The highly-rated forward has yet to make his official debut for the club despite featuring in several matchday squads, prompting Guti to suggest that a temporary move would be the "best option" for his development, as reported by DAZN via Madrid Universal.

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Speaking during a broadcast, the former midfielder stressed the importance of regular playing time for a young player's growth and warned against waiting too long for an opportunity at the Santiago Bernabeu. Guti believes the upcoming winter window presents a perfect chance for Endrick to gain valuable experience elsewhere. "If he doesn’t get any opportunities between now and December, I think his best option is to leave so he can continue to grow," Guti stated. "For a young player, the best thing is to get playing time."

Endrick's struggle for minutes under Alonso

Despite assurances from manager Alonso that his chance will come, Endrick finds himself down the attacking pecking order. Alonso has so far preferred established options like Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz, as well as fellow youth product Gonzalo Garcia. Guti acknowledged the difficult path into the starting XI for the Brazilian. "What could be decisive? Well, you never know. There are always injuries and moments where the coach bets on you, but that doesn’t seem to be his priority right now," he added.

Conflicting views on a potential loan

While Real Madrid are reportedly exploring a loan deal to accelerate Endrick's progress, the player and his representatives are said to be hesitant. The Brazilian's camp would prefer to remain in the Spanish capital, trusting that an opportunity to impress Alonso will eventually materialise. This sets up a crucial decision for the youngster in the coming months as he weighs the benefits of patience against the need for immediate first-team football.