Endrick leaves Real Madrid to seek more game time | OneFootball

The 19-year-old Brazilian forward will temporarily leave Real Madrid to continue his development in Europe. He will be loaned to Olympique de Lyon from January to June 2026, in a deal with no purchase option, according to L’Équipe.

The agreement stipulates that the French club will pay one million euros, equivalent to half of Endrick’s salary during the six-month loan. The contract is expected to be signed within the next 24 hours, and the striker will wear the number 9 jersey, a historic number at Lyon previously worn by Sonny Anderson between 1999 and 2003. The loan aims to give Endrick more playing time, as he has only accumulated 11 minutes for Real Madrid so far this season. In Lyon, he will work under Portuguese manager Paulo Fonseca, in a team that currently sits fifth in Ligue 1 and leads its group in the Europa League.

The young attacker’s goal is to establish himself and remain in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with the Brazilian national team, where he has already played 14 matches. The experience in France will be key for Endrick to gain prominence and continue his growth at the international level.

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