Deal done! Rui Costa’s Benfica target joins Lyon as a new signing | OneFootball

Endrick prepares to be officially announced as Lyon's new player. The young talent leaves Real Madrid on loan and embraces a different challenge in his professional career. Everything indicates that the transfer is complete, thus frustrating the expectations of Rui Costa and Benfica, who were interested in securing his services immediately. Check out all the information about another name linked to the Eagles.

Brazilian was on Benfica's radar

The player had been linked with Benfica in recent months. However, he ended up joining the historic French club in this winter transfer window. In France, he will be coached by Paulo Fonseca, a manager who welcomes a significant reinforcement. Negotiations did not come to fruition for the Eagles.

In the Lyon locker room, the forward will find several familiar Portuguese faces. Endrick will be teammates with Portuguese players Matthias Silva, Mathys de Carvalho, and Tiago Gonçalves. This situation could help the Brazilian adapt to the competitive reality of Ligue 1 and the playing style implemented by the coaching staff.

Mourinho trusts Pavlidis, Ivanovic, and Henrique Araújo

Up front, José Mourinho continues to fully trust his current options. The coach has Vangelis Pavlidis, Franjo Ivanovic, and Henrique Araújo to guarantee goals at Estádio da Luz. Without the arrival of the Brazilian, these three names remain responsible for Benfica's offensive duties under the leadership of Rui Costa.

This season, wearing the Real Madrid shirt, Endrick - valued at 25 million euros - played three matches: one in the UEFA Champions League, one in La Liga, and one in the Copa del Rey. In the 99 minutes he was on the pitch, the Brazilian was unable to find the back of the net.

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