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Endrick's Loan to Lyon: Real Madrid's Brazilian Star Seeks World Cup Form

Real Madrid has loaned young Brazilian striker Endrick to Lyon for the remainder of the season to provide him with crucial playing time. The 19-year-old, who has seen limited action this season due to injury, aims to secure a spot in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad through regular minutes in Ligue 1. In a separate move, Gabriel Barbosa is close to returning to Santos on a year-long loan from Cruzeiro after struggling for playing time. Both transfers highlight Brazilian forwards seeking revitalization through loan spells at familiar or competitive clubs.

Key Points: Endrick Joins Lyon on Loan from Real Madrid

  • Endrick joins Lyon on loan
  • Aims for Brazil's World Cup squad
  • Gabriel Barbosa nears Santos return
  • Both seek playing time
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Transfer moves: Real Madrid forward Endrick joins Lyon on loan

Real Madrid loans Brazilian striker Endrick to Lyon for playing time to boost his 2026 World Cup hopes. Gabriel Barbosa also nears Santos return.

"The loan move is expected to give him more minutes as he looks to secure a place in Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. - Transfer Report"

Madrid, Dec 24

As La Liga prepares for the 2026 winter transfer window starting on January 2, Spanish giants Real Madrid and French club Lyon have agreed a deal for Brazilian striker Endrick to spend the second half of the season on loan with the Ligue 1 club, both sides announced

Lyon will pay Real Madrid around one million euros (1.18 million U.S. dollars) for the loan, which does not include an option to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.

The 19-year-old joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024. He scored one goal in 22 La Liga appearances last season, most of them as a substitute, but netted five times to help the club reach the Copa del Rey final.

This season, Endrick has lost playing time due to injury, making just three appearances -- one each in La Liga, the Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. The loan move is expected to give him more minutes as he looks to secure a place in Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Meanwhile, striker Gabriel Barbosa is close to returning to his former club Santos on a year-long loan from Cruzeiro, Brazilian media reported.

The 29-year-old former Brazil international is under contract with Cruzeiro until December 2028, but struggled for regular playing time following his move from Flamengo in January.

Barbosa made 49 appearances across all competitions for the Belo Horizonte side, often as a substitute, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists.

Globo Esporte reported that Santos is seeking an agreement under which the two clubs would each cover 50% of the forward's salary.

The report added that Barbosa's close relationship with Santos forward Neymar could play a role in the negotiations. Barbosa scored 83 goals in 207 games for Santos across two separate spells.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see these loan moves. For a young player like Endrick, regular minutes are more valuable than being at a big club and not playing. Hope this works out for him. The Gabriel Barbosa news is also big for Santos fans.
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Arjun K
As an Indian football fan, I wish our young talents got such clear pathways. European clubs have a system. Endrick gets a chance at Lyon, Barbosa goes back to his roots at Santos. Our ISL clubs should learn from this.
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Sarah B
Only 1 million euros for the loan? Seems like a bargain for Lyon. If he regains his form, he could be a difference-maker for them in the second half of the season. Low-risk, high-reward deal.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I'm not fully convinced. Real Madrid spent a lot on him. Sending him to a struggling Lyon side might not be the best environment. Pressure will be immense to perform immediately. Hope I'm wrong!
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Nikhil C
The World Cup angle is key. Brazil has so many options. Endrick needs to play and score goals to get into that squad. This loan is his audition. All the best to the boy! 🤞

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