Real Madrid’s recent Copa del Rey fixture against Talavera de la Reina potentially signaled Endrick’s final outing in white for the foreseeable future. Struggling significantly for game time under Xabi Alonso, the talented Brazilian striker is prioritizing regular football to cement his place in the national squad before the World Cup.
Reports from 'COPE' suggest a loan to Olympique Lyonnais is imminent, scheduled from January until the 2025-2026 season concludes. The deal reportedly features a strict clause requiring Endrick to participate in a minimum of twenty-five matches; otherwise, Lyon incurs a monetary fine payable to Madrid. This stipulation ensures the eighteen-year-old gains necessary experience after a stagnant start, marred by injuries, totaling just 99 minutes.
His brief involvement included seventy-seven minutes versus Talavera, and eleven apiece against Manchester City and Valencia. Ultimately, this temporary transfer provides the vital platform required to revitalize his promising trajectory within European football right now.