{
  "id": 3337068,
  "title": "José Mourinho confirms he rejected Real Madrid star’s exit this summer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/jose-mourinho-confirms-he-rejected-real-madrid-stars-exit-this-summer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jos-mourinho-confirms-rejected-real-200000786.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has disclosed that he personally decided to keep youngster Endrick at the club this summer. Endrick, a Brazilian international, had been linked with several clubs due to his impressive performances during a loan spell with Lyon last season. Despite the interest from numerous teams, including those in Spain and beyond, Mourinho expressed his desire to retain the 20-year-old for the start of the new season. He emphasized his positive feelings towards the young player, stating that he liked Endrick and valued his talents. Mourinho's decision was made in response to numerous contacts from interested clubs, both concerning loan opportunities and potential sales.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has revealed that he personally rejected the possibility of youngster Endrick departing the club this summer.Frontman Endrick of course saw his name emerge as a ...",
  "key_points": [
    "José Mourinho kept Endrick at Real Madrid this summer.",
    "Endrick, 20, Brazilian international, linked with multiple clubs.",
    "Mourinho retained player due to positive feelings and talents."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Watch: On-loan Real Madrid star’s furious reaction to being substituted",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/watch-on-loan-real-madrid-stars-furious-reaction-to-being-substituted",
        "published": "2026-08-25T22:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}