Endrick proclaims 'Christmas has come early' as Real Madrid outcast seals loan to Lyon for rest of 2025-26 season
Real Madrid outcast Endrick has sealed a loan transfer to Ligue 1 side Lyon for the rest of the 2025-26 season. The Brazilian youngster moves in search of regular game time after struggling for minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu under Xabi Alonso. Endrick is clearly thrilled to seal the deal, saying "Christmas has come early" after making the move from the Spanish capital.Lyon have now confirmed the transfer after agreeing a loan deal for the Real Madrid starlet that does not include a purchase option. The Ligue 1 side announced the transfer in a video that shows Endrick admiring Christmas trees and taking a trip to the club shop to try on his new No. 9 shirt. "Christmas has come early," are the first words from the 19-year-old Brazilian after securing his loan transfer.Endrick has managed just four appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid so far this season so will be raring to go after completing his move and will link up with the squad from December 29th. However, he may have to wait a little while for his debut. According to The Athletic, Endrick will not be available for Lyon's next game against Monaco on January 3 due to French regulations with regards to registration. Players must wait four days after the deal has gone through to be registered and the deal cannot be officially confirmed until January 1st.Looking for smarter football bets? Get expert previews, data-driven predictions & winning insights with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our growing community now!There was great excitement when Real Madrid confirmed they had signed Endrick, as he was widely regarded as one of Brazil's most exciting talents. Endrick arrived at Madrid last season and went on make 22 appearances for Carlo Ancelotti's side in his first campaign with the club. However, he has found the 2025-25 season far more challenging and has failed to convince Alonso of his qualities. Endrick has sought a move away in a bid to secure more minutes and also to boost his chances of making Brazil's World Cup 2026 squad. Ancelotti has admitted that Endrick needs to be playing regular to feature. He told Placar in November: "Yes, I spoke with him [Endrick] at the beginning of this season. He was injured, but now he's fine, back, and he has to think with his entourage about what's best. Talk to the club, to see what's best for him. Endrick is very young, this won't be his last World Cup. He could play in the 2026 World Cup, because he has the quality for it, but he could also be in the 2030 World Cup, or the 2034 World Cup, and maybe even the 2038 World Cup. I believe it's important for him to get back to playing and show his qualities."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Real Madrid outcast Endrick has sealed a loan transfer to Ligue 1 side Lyon for the rest of the 2025-26 season. The Brazilian youngster moves in search of regular game time after struggling for minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu under Xabi Alonso. Endrick is clearly thrilled to seal the deal, saying "Christmas has come early" after making the move from the Spanish capital.Lyon have now confirmed the transfer after agreeing a loan deal for the Real Madrid starlet that does not include a purchase option. The Ligue 1 side announced the transfer in a video that shows Endrick admiring Christmas trees and taking a trip to the club shop to try on his new No. 9 shirt. "Christmas has come early," are the first words from the 19-year-old Brazilian after securing his loan transfer.Endrick has managed just four appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid so far this season so will be raring to go after completing his move and will link up with the squad from December 29th. However, he may have to wait a little while for his debut. According to The Athletic, Endrick will not be available for Lyon's next game against Monaco on January 3 due to French regulations with regards to registration. Players must wait four days after the deal has gone through to be registered and the deal cannot be officially confirmed until January 1st.Looking for smarter football bets? Get expert previews, data-driven predictions & winning insights with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our growing community now!There was great excitement when Real Madrid confirmed they had signed Endrick, as he was widely regarded as one of Brazil's most exciting talents. Endrick arrived at Madrid last season and went on make 22 appearances for Carlo Ancelotti's side in his first campaign with the club. However, he has found the 2025-25 season far more challenging and has failed to convince Alonso of his qualities. Endrick has sought a move away in a bid to secure more minutes and also to boost his chances of making Brazil's World Cup 2026 squad. Ancelotti has admitted that Endrick needs to be playing regular to feature. He told Placar in November: "Yes, I spoke with him [Endrick] at the beginning of this season. He was injured, but now he's fine, back, and he has to think with his entourage about what's best. Talk to the club, to see what's best for him. Endrick is very young, this won't be his last World Cup. He could play in the 2026 World Cup, because he has the quality for it, but he could also be in the 2030 World Cup, or the 2034 World Cup, and maybe even the 2038 World Cup. I believe it's important for him to get back to playing and show his qualities."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
