Olympique Lyonnais are reportedly desperate to extend Endrick’s stay in France until 2027, following a sensational start to life in Ligue 1 that has seen the Brazilian prodigy score four goals in just three appearances.
The “Endrick Effect” at Groupama Stadium
Since arriving on loan from Real Madrid earlier this month, the 19-year-old has exceeded all expectations. Coach Paulo Fonseca is said to be “delighted” with the striker’s immediate impact. According to journalist Bruno Andrade (ESPN), Lyon’s management is already preparing a proposal to extend his loan for an additional season, keeping him at the club until June 2027.
Endrick’s stats since his January 11th debut are nothing short of elite:
- Debut vs Lille (Coupe de France): Scored within 42 minutes.
- vs Brest (Ligue 1): Provided a crucial assist for fellow Brazilian Abner Vinícius.
- Latest Outing (Jan 25): A stunning hat-trick, including a late clinical penalty.
Le troisième but d’@Endrick pour le coup du chapeau 🎩#FCMOL pic.twitter.com/LNkFHctLrt
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) January 26, 2026
Real Madrid’s Stance Amidst Bernabéu Chaos
Despite Lyon’s interest, Real Madrid have firmly ruled out a permanent sale. The Spanish giants view Endrick as a cornerstone of their future, with a contract secured until 2030.
The timing of Endrick’s brilliance coincides with a period of turmoil at the Santiago Bernabéu. Xabi Alonso, who surprisingly froze Endrick out of the squad earlier this season in favor of Gonzalo García, has been sacked. With Álvaro Arbeloa taking over as interim boss, the path for Endrick’s triumphant return to Madrid in June 2026 seems clearer than ever, making a loan extension to Lyon a complicated negotiation.
Strategic Asset
For Lyon, keeping Endrick for another year is seen as a “strategic necessity” for their sporting project. However, with the managerial change in Madrid, the decision will likely rest on whether the new permanent Real Madrid boss sees Endrick as a starter for the 2026/27 campaign.
Siara Costa is a football editor and writer covering both European men’s and women’s football, with a focus on league competitions, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling.
