Key Takeaways
- The 19-year-old striker has scored eight goals in 19 matches since arriving in January.
- He netted his first hat-trick as a professional during his time at the Groupama Stadium.
- Lyon are close to securing a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
- The Brazilian loan star says he wishes to extend his stay in France rather than return to Spain.
- Real Madrid have not yet decided whether to allow the player to remain on loan.
Brazilian forward Endrick wants to stay at Olympique Lyonnais. The 19-year-old striker is on loan from Real Madrid. He joined the French side in January to play more matches.
Since his arrival, the teenager has scored eight goals in 19 games. He has also set up seven goals for his team-mates. He scored his first hat-trick as a professional player during this spell.
Lyon are close to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. They moved nearer to this goal after beating Stade Rennais on Sunday. Endrick helped his team win that match. After the game, he spoke to Ligue 1 Plus. “I would like to stay here,” he said. He explained that the club gives him everything he needs to play well.
Endrick moved to Lyon because manager Paulo Fonseca speaks Portuguese. This helped the young player feel comfortable. However, Real Madrid must decide if he can stay longer. The Spanish club has not said if they will allow an extension to his loan deal.