the essentials Olympique Lyonnais will recruit the player from Kylian Mbappé’s club, on loan for the second part of the 2025-2026 season. Lacking playing time among the Madrilenians, he could well help OL achieve their objectives.
This loan had already been talked about for several weeks in the Spanish and French media, but today it seems to be confirmed. Endrick, the young Real Madrid striker, will join Olympique Lyonnais from January 1, 2026.
According to The Teamthe two European clubs agreed on a six-month loan without purchase option. Endrick will therefore be placed at the forefront of the attack for Paulo Fonseca’s team until June, given that the Portuguese coach was looking for a new striker.
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However, we can wonder why this striker from a top European club finds himself in Ligue 1 for the second part of the season. The Brazilian has actually been looking for playing time since this summer.
Endrick has only played three games for Real Madrid this season. He played 12 minutes in the league, 12 minutes in the Champions League and 77 minutes in the Copa del Rey against a Spanish fourth division club.
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Between injuries, suspensions and the choice of coach Xabi Alonso, it is not significant enough for the 19-year-old, who needs more pace. Very unhappy with his sporting situation, Endrick therefore volunteered to leave Real Madrid temporarily.
But be careful, the Spanish club does not want to part with it permanently, which is why there is no purchase option at the end of the loan. Madrid had spotted and recruited him following his performances at Palmeiras (Brazil), and are counting on the young star in the future.
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By joining OL, Endrick could relaunch himself by playing in Ligue 1, the Europa League and the Coupe de France. These three competitions will allow him to gain playing time and hope for a place in Brazil’s selection for the 2026 World Cup.