Endrick Eyes January Loan Exit from Real Madrid: Lyon, Aston Villa and Roma the Main Options
According to Cadena SER, Endrick wants a loan exit from Real Madrid in January to get minutes, with Lyon, Aston Villa and Roma the options. Here is what we know.
Brazilian striker Endrick, 20, is looking for a way out of his difficult situation at Real Madrid. According to Spanish radio Cadena SER, he favours a loan move in the winter window, with three options emerging: Olympique Lyonnais, Aston Villa and Roma. Neither Real Madrid nor any of the clubs has announced anything officially.
Key points
- Endrick favours a loan because of a lack of minutes at Real Madrid, per Cadena SER.
- The options: Lyon, Aston Villa, Roma.
- Unai Emery is a big fan of his profile, according to reports.
- Italy’s Corriere dello Sport says Roma are ahead.
- No deal is agreed, and any move would come in the January window.
Why does Endrick want to leave Real Madrid?
Minutes. According to French outlet But! Football Club, Endrick has played just four minutes in La Liga this season.
Real Madrid halted loan talks in August after José Mourinho decided the player could play a meaningful role, Sports Illustrated reported. The same report said talks could reopen in January without regular game time, which appears to be happening.
Competition up front also grew with the signing of winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, per the same report.
Endrick’s three options
Lyon: a return to familiar ground
Endrick spent the second half of 2025-26 on loan at Lyon, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists in 21 appearances, per Sports Illustrated. On paper a return makes sense, as he knows the club and Ligue 1.
However, Foot01, citing the Italian press, says he currently leans towards Italy rather than going back to Lyon.
Aston Villa: Unai Emery’s admiration
Endrick is highly rated by Unai Emery, and Villa tried to take him on loan last summer. Emery values his ability to play as a striker, second striker or on the right, according to English and Spanish reports. The Premier League would bring a new physical test and huge exposure.
Roma: ahead according to the Italian press
Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by French outlets, says Roma have followed him since the summer and made him a January priority, and that the player and his father view the move favourably, partly due to the presence of fellow Brazilian Wesley. Juventus are also mentioned, seeking a loan with an option to buy.
What is confirmed and what is not?
Confirmed: Endrick is a Real Madrid player, has had few minutes this season and previously played on loan at Lyon.
Reported: his wish to go on loan, the three interested clubs, Emery’s admiration and Roma’s lead.
Unconfirmed: his final destination and any loan terms, as Spanish, Italian and French sources differ on the favourite.
What it means for Real Madrid and Endrick
For Real Madrid, a loan protects the value of a young player signed from Palmeiras in 2024 and gives him the minutes he lacks in Madrid. For Endrick, continuity matters ahead of future Brazil commitments, and his Lyon spell showed a loan can work when he has a coach’s trust.
FAQ
Will Endrick return to Lyon?
Possibly, but it is not confirmed. Lyon is one of three options per Cadena SER, while Italian reports say Roma are ahead.
When could Endrick leave Real Madrid?
The talk is about the winter transfer window, which opens in January.
Have Real Madrid confirmed anything?
No. There is no official statement; everything comes from media reports.
What next?
We will follow the story as January approaches and update this article if anything is announced officially.
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Sources: Cadena SER (via a widely shared post), Corriere dello Sport via But! Football Club and Foot01, Sports Illustrated. All details are reported; nothing is official.
This article was last updated: 11 October 2026 2:36 am
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