CorSport: Real Madrid starlet Endrick prefers Roma to Milan for ‘religious reasons’ – the situation

By: Oliver Fisher

AC Milan might be snubbed by Endrick in favour of Roma because of religious reasons, according to a report this morning.

Despite José Mourinho’s assurances in recent weeks that Endrick is a player he’s banking on and that he won’t leave Madrid, the Brazilian is still finding game time hard to come by. Yesterday, an interview with Globo was published in which the forward shed some light on his feelings.

“I just want to play, be happy, and help my team-mates. I don’t know what will happen in January; it’s all in God’s hands. I’m just asking for what’s best for my career,” he said.

Endrick’s statements have alerted Milan and Roma, two clubs who pushed to sign him in the summer. Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews) have named the Giallorossi as the team in pole position and the favourites to land him, with the player reportedly also open to the move.

Endrick had already been captivated by the idea in the summer, thanks in part to words of his compatriot and friend Wesley. Furthermore, the former Palmeiras starlet is said to be convinced by the idea of a starting role at a club in the Champions League.

Milan and Gerry Cardinale also made an offer for Endrick this summer, but Real Madrid put up a wall, one that Mourinho instructed the management to erect. Yet, there is a rather surprising reason that the Rossoneri are not the forward’s preferred pick.

The paper claims that Endrick wouldn’t want to move to Milan for religious reasons. As a member of the Brazilian evangelical community ‘Athletes of Christ’ the 20-year-old would be unhappy about moving to a team whose symbol is the Devil.

On the other hand, Rome is a city of worship and open to various faiths, including evangelicalism. This too would seem to be a factor that makes the difference.