Endrick Agrees in Principle to Short-Term Loan to Lyon From Real Madrid

Overview

• Multiple outlets report an agreement in principle for a six-month loan to be completed in January, with Real Madrid expected to cover part of the wages and no loan fee involved.
• Endrick held direct talks with Paulo Fonseca, and Lyon’s offer of an immediate starting spot proved decisive as the club seeks attacking reinforcements.
• Reporting indicates there will be no option to buy, and Real Madrid plans to closely monitor the forward’s progress through the end of the European season.
• Interest from Manchester United, Aston Villa and West Ham was noted, but an English move is considered unlikely due to the player’s Spanish citizenship process and residency requirements within the EU.
• The move follows a prolonged lack of minutes in Madrid, including a 167-day gap between appearances before a brief return on November 1, as the Brazilian targets more game time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.