Tomorrow evening, Olympique Lyonnais will face Stade Brestois in the 11th round of Ligue 1. Endrick could soon be experiencing this league for the first time. At 19, the striker has been playing in La Liga for just over a year , after a sensational debut in Brazil's Série A with Palmeiras. In the Spanish capital, the Brazilian international (14 caps, 3 goals) made 37 appearances in all competitions last season under Carlo Ancelotti, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist. However, the young player had limited playing time (847 minutes played last year), starting only 8 matches.
This season, his situation unfortunately worsened after the arrival of Xabi Alonso. Sidelined for several weeks with an injury, Endrick saw Gonzalo Garcia overtake him as Kylian Mbappé's backup. As a result, he hasn't played a single minute this season. Initially opposed to a move during the summer transfer window and the weeks that followed, the Brazilian, who was determined to fight for his place, has gradually changed his tune. Now, he no longer rules out leaving in January if his situation doesn't improve. He still has his sights set on the 2026 World Cup and, above all, the desire to play and develop in Europe. Something he can't do by remaining on the bench.
Endrick is highly sought after, but Lyon is his priority.
This week, we explained on our website that Endrick is very receptive to Olympique Lyonnais' approach . The club ticks all the boxes. Indeed, they've been lacking a starting number 9 since the departures of Alexandre Lacazette and Georges Mikautadze. Despite the arrival of Martin Satriano and backup options like Pavel Sulc, Lyon still lack a leader up front, as Matthieu Louis-Jean bitterly admitted at the end of the last transfer window. Endrick will therefore get playing time and the opportunity to showcase his skills in a major European league, under a coach he admires, Paulo Fonseca. Everything is looking good for the Groupama Stadium club, who are discussing a loan without an option to buy, with the club partially covering the Brazilian's salary.
However, UOL explained this week that Endrick's camp remains open to other options, including staying in Madrid if his situation changes. There are many clubs interested in signing Endrick this January. According to our information, the striker has received offers from Brazil, Mexico, Major League Soccer, Russia, and the Middle East. We have been told that these are avenues his entourage has not yet explored. But that's not all. In addition to Lyon , he has dozens of serious options in Europe, in major leagues, according to sources close to him. Other sources in Brazil go further, specifying that Bayer Leverkusen, AS Roma, FC Porto, and two major Premier League clubs have all made inquiries. What is certain is that Lyon remains his priority and is the most likely to sign him this winter, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
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