Olympique Lyon are in advanced talks with Real Madrid to sign Brazilian youngster Endrick on loan for the January 2026 transfer window, as his possible loan move was earlier reported by Softfootball . The Ligue 1 side made an official approach earlier this week to explore the possibility of a short-term deal, as was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account .
The 19-year-old striker has not featured in any competitive match under Xabi Alonso, even after recovering from injury more than a month ago. That has raised concerns about his lack of playing time and his development at the Santiago Bernabeu. As reported by Softfootball, his father, Douglas, recently showed support for the struggling youngster .
Lyon's manager Paulo Fonseca has already spoken with Endrick about the club's project. They see him as a key part of their attacking plans for the second half of the season. Lyon currently sit fourth in Ligue 1, just two points behind Paris Saint-Germain, and are also pushing deep in the UEFA Europa League. The French club believes that offering Endrick regular football at this level will help him regain rhythm and confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup.