Shockwaves are rippling through the Santiago Bernabéu after reports emerged that Endrick, Real Madrid’s €60 million teenage sensation once labelled the “next Pelé,” has formally asked to walk away from the club less than two years after completing his long-awaited move.
What has truly stunned Madrid insiders is not a lack of minutes or doubts about his footballing future, but a deeply personal reason rooted in family life.
Sources close to the situation claim Endrick’s wife, Gabrielly Miranda, has struggled to settle in the Spanish capital and is yearning for a very different lifestyle.
At just 21, Gabrielly is said to feel increasingly isolated in Madrid and believes England—specifically Manchester—offers a more vibrant, luxurious, and family-friendly environment.
Her preference reportedly centers on access to elite international schools, a more diverse cultural scene, an English-speaking setting for their children, and what she describes as a “tropical” football culture that feels more expressive and welcoming than the relentless intensity of Madrid.
Those close to the player say Gabrielly has been open about her discomfort in Spain, missing the shopping, food variety, and social atmosphere she associates with England. Endrick, fiercely devoted to his family, has reportedly placed their happiness above everything else.
In emotional discussions with club officials, he is said to have admitted that while playing at the Bernabéu is a dream come true, the wellbeing of his family matters more than trophies or prestige.
“Madrid is special,” he reportedly told them, “but my family comes first. I’m prepared to make sacrifices for them.”
Manchester United have reacted swiftly and decisively behind the scenes. Club executives are understood to be assembling a massive proposal designed to convince both player and club.
The package allegedly includes a five-year contract worth around €18 million net per season, luxury accommodation in Cheshire’s exclusive “golden triangle,” comprehensive relocation support, and private education at one of the region’s most prestigious international schools.
United manager Erik ten Hag, eager to resolve the club’s ongoing striker issues amid Rasmus Højlund’s inconsistency, reportedly views Endrick as a transformative figure capable of leading the club’s next era.
Although the Brazilian has scored 12 goals this season, he has struggled to secure regular starts due to fierce competition from stars such as Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.
The emotional toll of the situation has reportedly been heavy. Endrick is said to have broken down during a phone call with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, expressing gratitude for the opportunity but reiterating that love and family outweigh professional ambition.
Despite understanding the personal nature of the request, Madrid are believed to be demanding a staggering €100 million fee to sanction a mid-season exit.
Fans across the world are reacting intensely. Real Madrid supporters have flooded social media with pleas urging the teenager to stay, while Manchester United fans are already imagining a thrilling attacking trio featuring Endrick alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford.
Fueling the speculation further, Gabrielly Miranda posted an Instagram story showing Manchester’s skyline with the caption “New beginnings?”—a post that reportedly attracted over 15 million views within hours.
If completed, this move would transcend football logic. It would stand as one of the most emotionally driven transfers in modern history a reminder that even the brightest talents may turn away from legendary stages in pursuit of happiness and family stability. Endrick would not be abandoning glory, but redefining it.
And if Manchester truly becomes his next destination, the city may soon welcome not just a footballing prodigy, but a young star determined to build a future centered on love, comfort, and belonging.
