Endrick opens up: Florentino Pérez, Xabi Alonso and his future in France | OneFootball

The young Brazilian forward, Endrick, has given an exclusive interview to the newspaper Marca to discuss the reasons that led him to leave Real Madrid this winter on loan to Olympique de Lyon.

In a candid conversation, the striker wanted to settle controversies about his departure from the Spanish capital and analyzed how his brief but intense period under the guidance of Xabi Alonso has shaped his view of professional football.

Deep Gratitude to Florentino Pérez

One of the key points of the interview was his relationship with the club president. Endrick expressed deep gratitude towards Florentino Pérez, highlighting the ease the club provided him to seek playing time outside the Santiago Bernabéu.

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"Florentino Pérez always helped everyone in everything, and with me, it was no exception. He understood my desire to play consecutive matches... and was generous as always," confessed the Brazilian, making it clear that the relationship with Madrid remains excellent.

Xabi Alonso, an Authoritative Voice

Despite his short stint with the merengue team, Xabi Alonso's impact on his development has been significant. Endrick emphasized the importance of having shared the locker room with a coach like him, even during difficult times of injuries.

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"I learned a lot from Xabi in Madrid. He was a top-level player and knows football very well. Even though I was injured for a long time and couldn't train with everyone, I benefited a lot from what I heard from him," explained the forward about the Basque coach.

Returning to the Canarinha, the Great Goal

Now, wearing the Lyon jersey, the main goal of the forward is to regain the shine that brought him to Europe to wear the 'Canarinha' again. Endrick debuted with a goal and qualification in the French Cup, an excellent start for his new stage.

"In the first match, I achieved my goal... it was great because I was able to score my first goal with the club, but I have to aim for more," he stated, showing that his ambition remains intact after crossing the border into Ligue 1.

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Finally, the great dream of the attacker remains the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Aware of the fierce competition in his country, Endrick knows that his performance in France will be the only ticket back to the national team.

"The Brazilian national team is the most important in the world. No one has a guaranteed spot. I want to play with Brazil again, but that is a consequence of what I do now in Lyon," concluded the footballer in an interview that marks the beginning of his redemption in European football.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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