Endrick joined Olympique Lyonnais on loan during the winter transfer window, without an option to buy, a move that confirms Real Madrid’s desire to retain the Brazilian player, with a clear plan for his return next summer to become a key part of the squad.
In his first few weeks with the French team, Endrick made an immediate impact, scoring four goals and providing one assist in just four matches. This performance led Lyon to seek an extension of his loan, believing in his ability to be a pivotal player in their pursuit of the French league title and qualification for European competitions.
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Real Madrid Decides: Only a Return
Real Madrid closely monitored the player’s performance and made a clear decision not to consider any transfer offers. The club wants Endrick to integrate into the team next season, becoming a key player under Arbeloa or any other coach, ruling out any possibility of loaning him out or selling him.
Internal Competition for Positions
Endrick’s return will undoubtedly affect Gonzalo, who, despite his impressive hat-trick against Betis, has not received sufficient playing time under Arbeloa. With Endrick firmly established in the starting lineup, Real Madrid might consider finding a way to provide Gonzalo with playing time, perhaps through a loan move next season, without selling him permanently.
Endrick is proving himself as a promising young player from Real Madrid’s academy, making next season highly competitive within the team, with the management insisting that there is no question of letting go of his exceptional talent.
