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Endrick Unveiled at Lyon After Real Madrid Loan, Credits Ancelotti's Guidance

The 19-year-old casts the switch as a bid to regain minutes to strengthen his Brazil World Cup case.

Overview

  • Real Madrid sent the Brazilian forward to Olympique Lyon on a six-month loan through the end of the 2025–26 season.
  • Endrick said Carlo Ancelotti urged him to leave to play regularly and be happy, advice he considered when choosing Lyon.
  • He logged just 99 minutes across three appearances under Xabi Alonso this season after featuring more under Ancelotti last year.
  • Registration timing means his Lyon debut is expected in the French Cup this weekend, with reports pointing to a January 11 target.
  • Lyon executives said he provides a missing attacking element as the club sits fifth in Ligue 1 within two points of the Champions League places, and his arrival drew notable fan enthusiasm.