⭐️ In Madrid's shadow, a star in Lyon: Endrick is reborn, what an impact 😱 | OneFootball

The fate of Endrick seems to have been set in stone for some time. The investment of around 70 million euros made by Real Madrid—when he was still a minor—has placed enormous expectations on his shoulders.

However, the new season wearing the Blancos jersey had raised some doubts: just three appearances, only 99 minutes in total, and last among the forwards with Xabi Alonso on the bench.

🔥 AWAY FROM MADRID: HOW ENDRICK WAS REBORN

The management by the Spanish coach risked turning the Brazilian talent’s season into a real nightmare. Yet, Endrick is a chosen one, and sometimes, all it takes is a change of scenery to regain confidence and consistency.

With Xabi Alonso gone, so is 2006. However, his is just a goodbye to Madrid. In January, in fact, Real finalized the loan of the Brazilian to Lyon.

A spell far from the pressures of the Spanish capital, useful for reigniting that spark which had convinced Florentino Pérez to bet heavily on him. And the results, at least so far, are even exceeding expectations.

🤯 GOAL ON DEBUT AND DEVASTATING NUMBERS IN LYON

Under Fonseca, Endrick immediately earned a starting spot, putting together top-level performances. He scored on his debut, then provided an assist in his first Ligue 1 match, and finally netted a hat-trick just a few days later in the match against Metz.

Even in the latest round of the French Cup, the script didn’t change: a decisive goal against Stade Lavallois, securing access to the quarterfinals.

Impressive numbers that tell of a devastating impact: five goals in five matches since his arrival in France. A clear signal, aimed not only at Xabi Alonso, but also at those who had started to question his talent after the difficult months in Madrid. The feeling is that the Brazilian star is destined to shine for a long time. Message received?

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