Real Madrid’s managerial uncertainty will not change the club’s plan to send young striker Endrick on loan to Lyon in January.
Endrick’s loan to Lyon proceeds regardless of Real Madrid Manager’s fate
Despite intense speculation that manager Xabi Alonso could be dismissed as early as next week, the agreement for the 19-year-old Brazilian’s temporary move is firmly in place and will proceed as scheduled.
Pressure on Alonso has mounted significantly following a poor start to the 2025-26 season. As per, Diario AS indicate his future could hinge on Real Madrid’s results in their final matches before the winter break.
The team has won only two of its last eight matches across all competitions, and a defeat in upcoming fixtures against Alaves or Sevilla could prompt the club’s board to act.
This situation had led to questions about whether a new manager might want to reassess Endrick’s role. However, club sources have firmly denied any possibility of the loan being cancelled.
The loan agreement between Real Madrid and Olympique Lyonnais is finalized.
The club views the move as beneficial for the teenager’s development, as he needs consistent playing time to secure a spot in the Brazil squad for next summer’s FIFA World Cup.
Endrick’s final appearance for Real Madrid before the transfer is likely to be in a midweek Copa del Rey match, as he is currently serving a two-match suspension in La Liga.
Real Madrid’s leadership believes the loan serves everyone’s interests, protecting their substantial financial investment in Endrick and providing him a clear path to first-team football at a club competing in European competition.
The decision reflects a strategic, long-term view from the club, which continues to have faith in Endrick’s future at the Bernabeu.
His departure is now considered certain, irrespective of who occupies the managerial position in the coming weeks.
