Paulo Fonseca swoops in to snatch Benfica transfer target | OneFootball

Real Madrid and Lyon are said to have already reached an agreement that will see Endrick move to the French club, managed by Paulo Fonseca. The Brazilian prodigy was once linked to Benfica as a solution for their attack, but at the time ended up staying with the Spanish capital club.

This information was reported by ESPN. The sports portal states that Real Madrid already has everything settled with Paulo Fonseca’s club, and that the deal will be signed and finalized sometime between Christmas and the beginning of 2026. The player’s presentation is expected to take place on January 1, and Endrick should already be available to face Monaco on the 3rd.

The same source also provides some details about the deal that will take Endrick to Lyon. The French and Spanish clubs have agreed only on a loan, with no purchase option for Lyon. Thus, at the end of the season, the young Brazilian will return to Real Madrid.

It’s worth remembering that Endrick was bought by Real Madrid from Palmeiras for a considerable sum and was seen as the next Brazilian prodigy. However, a serious injury and a relapse during preparation for the Club World Cup left the player with less and less space in Xabi Alonso’s squad, a situation also influenced by the rise of Gonzalo García.

Endrick’s goal is to be called up by Carlo Ancelotti for the 2026 World Cup, and, as such, the main objective of the young Brazilian, a former Benfica target, is to rack up as many minutes as possible during the second half of the season to show he deserves a spot on the Brazilian national team and that he can once again be considered for Real Madrid next season.

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