Olympique Lyon have formally accomplished the mortgage signing of Brazilian ahead Endrick from Actual Madrid, confirming an unique story earlier reported by SoftFootball again in October. The 19-year-old joins the Ligue 1 facet on a straight mortgage deal till the top of the 2025–26 season, with no choice to purchase included.
The transfer brings readability to weeks of hypothesis across the teenager’s future, following his restricted involvement in Madrid, a scenario beforehand defined by Xabi Alonso and lined by SoftFootball intimately. The settlement will see Endrick put on the No. 9 shirt at Groupama Stadium and turn out to be accessible as soon as the January switch window opens.
Olympique Lyonnais introduced the Brazilian striker’s six-month mortgage from Actual Madrid by way of a cinematic video shared on their official X account mixing Lyon’s Christmas lights with jersey reveals, framing his arrival as an early vacation present.
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Lyon will cowl 50 per cent of his wage and pay a reported €1 million mortgage charge, phrases earlier revealed by SoftFootball when Actual Madrid agreed to the mortgage with no purchase choice. There may be additionally a performance-based clause guaranteeing the striker receives sufficient sport time throughout his keep in France.
Endrick’s resolution to decide on Lyon was closely influenced by supervisor Paulo Fonseca, who held direct talks with the participant and outlined how he matches into the group’s attacking setup. The Brazilian ahead was additionally attracted by Lyon’s historical past with Brazilian gamers and the chance to play often in a aggressive league.
With compatriots already on the membership, the atmosphere is anticipated to ease his adaptation each on and off the pitch. As a result of French registration guidelines, Endrick won’t function instantly.
Though he shall be prepared from January 1, he’s set to overlook Lyon’s league conflict towards Monaco on January 3 and is as an alternative focusing on a debut the next week, probably within the Coupe de France. Lyon at present sit fifth in Ligue 1 and consider the signing as a well timed enhance of their push for European qualification.
At Actual Madrid, Endrick struggled for minutes amid stiff competitors, making solely a handful of appearances throughout all competitions. Regardless of that, religion in his long-term potential stays sturdy. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has publicly backed {the teenager} to shine on the world stage in future tournaments, a stance additionally highlighted by SoftFootball.
For Endrick, this Lyon transfer looks like a reset. An opportunity to play, to develop, and to remind everybody why Madrid invested so early in his expertise.
