Lyon wants to bring back Endrick on loan!

The buzz surrounding Real Madrid's young Brazilian talent, Endrick, has drawn an unexpected admirer — one of his old stomping grounds.

Word on the street, courtesy of Cadena SER, is that Lyon would jump at the chance to bring the 20-year-old back on another loan deal. Having already taken him in for the back half of last season, the Ligue 1 outfit is reportedly keen on running it back once the winter window swings open.

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A previously successful loan spell for Endrick

The appeal of a return to Lyon is readily explicable. During the period spanning December 2025 to June 2026, Endrick experienced the most productive phase of his nascent career at the Groupama Stadium. In 21 appearances across all competitions, he registered eight goals, while his Ligue 1 output comprised five goals and seven assists in 16 matches.

His arrival from Madrid was secured by means of a €1 million loan fee, with Lyon assuming responsibility for half of his salary. So pronounced was Paulo Fonseca's admiration that, in January, he publicly exhorted the club to exhaust every avenue in pursuit of an extension, an effort ultimately frustrated by Real Madrid's insistence — under the then-management of Álvaro Arbeloa — that the Brazilian be recalled.

Following his return, Endrick's circumstances have scarcely ameliorated under José Mourinho; he has found minutes difficult to obtain within a formidable attacking lineup and, by August, had communicated to the club his desire to depart. It is this accumulated frustration that has rendered the forthcoming January transfer market particularly congested with interest.

Roma wants to compete for Endrick

Rome has emerged as a persistent suitor, with Roma maintaining regular dialogue with the Spanish giants and arranging direct negotiations with Madrid's top brass to coincide with the Champions League fixture on October 14.

Meanwhile, Milan — under the stewardship of Gerry Cardinale — threw their hat into the ring earlier this month, viewing the Brazilian as the perfect solution to their attacking needs. As for Lyon, they are banking on familiarity: the player already knows their system inside out and holds genuine warmth for the city, leading them to believe they can provide the most seamless transition.

Madrid, however, remain firmly in control of proceedings — having parted with €47.5 million to prise him from Palmeiras and holding him to a contract running until 2030, they favour a straight loan with no buy clause attached. Ultimately, the power to decide lies squarely with the Bernabéu hierarchy.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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