Olympique Lyon have emerged as a serious suitor for Real Madrid prodigy Endrick, with reports indicating that the Ligue 1 club has initiated talks to secure the Brazilian forward on a loan deal in the January transfer window.
🚨❤️💙 Understand Olympique Lyon have started talks to sign Endrick on loan in January!
Talks already underway with an official approach to sign the Brazilian striker on loan from Real Madrid.
OL presented their plan to Endrick who’s open to talk + assessing all options 🇫🇷🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/dq2RIH34b8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 29, 2025
Endrick, who joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, is understood to be frustrated by a severe lack of playing time under manager Xabi Alonso and is keen for minutes to boost his chances of making the next World Cup squad.
Lyon’s pursuit capitalises on the club’s strong historical reputation for nurturing world-class South American talent, positioning them as an attractive destination for the young striker.
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The winter exit strategy for Madrid
Endrick remains tied to the Spanish giants until 2030, but reports suggest that Alonso views a temporary move as essential for the Brazilian’s long-term development.
It is understood that any loan move would require the receiving club to cover a substantial fee, estimated at around $5.23 million for half a season, to account for the amortisation of his massive transfer fee, plus a portion of his salary.
While Endrick is keen to stay in a top-five European league, Lyon’s established pedigree as a developer of attacking talent makes them a compelling option over other rumoured suitors in Germany and England.
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Lyon’s history of developing superstars
For Lyon, known historically for producing names like Karim Benzema and Alexandre Lacazette, securing a loan for a player of Endrick’s profile would be a statement of intent and a nod to their renowned youth production system.
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The move aligns with the club’s broader philosophy of attracting and polishing elite young talent.
By offering Endrick consistent first-team football, Lyon could provide the perfect environment for him to gain sharpness following his injury-disrupted start at the Bernabéu, which has seen him largely sidelined behind Kylian Mbappé.
With Endrick currently not featuring regularly for Real Madrid, a temporary switch to Ligue 1 could prove mutually beneficial, giving the Brazilian the platform needed to return to the international stage while Alonso keeps tabs on his development from afar.
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