The 19‑year‑old, who moved on loan from Real Madrid seeking consistent first‑team football, has already been training with his new teammates in France. But bureaucratic hurdles mean he will not be available straight away.
Endrick's paperwork is now expected to be finalised on January 2, too late for Saturday's Ligue 1 trip to face Monaco. That makes it unlikely he will feature in the January 3 match at the Groupama Stadium. Instead, his first chance to play could come in the French Cup against Lille on January 11.
Lyon see Endrick as a key addition to help them climb the Ligue 1 table. The club currently sit fifth, and supporters are keen to see the exciting forward boost their attacking options.
Endrick's limited playing time at Real Madrid prompted the move, with hopes that regular minutes in France will accelerate his development and strengthen his bid to earn a spot in Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
The loan deal runs until June 30, 2026, with Lyon paying a fee of up to one million euros and covering around half of his salary. There is no option to buy, meaning Endrick is expected to return to Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Endrick remains one of Europe's most talked‑about young forwards, and football fans are watching closely to see how quickly he adapts once eligible to play.
Elye Wahi has returned to Ligue 1 after Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed the 22-year-old has joined OGC Nice on loan until the end of the season, following a frustrating spell in Germany.
Real Madrid will begin their 2026 campaign without captain Dani Carvajal, with the veteran right-back ruled out of Sunday's La Liga match against Real Betis as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.
Juventus have reportedly accelerated plans to secure Luciano Spalletti's long-term future after a clear upturn in performances and results under the experienced Italian coach.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is focusing on his current squad after the club confirmed there are unlikely to be major signings in the January 2026 transfer window.
