"Lyon and Real Madrid agreed on Monday to a six-month loan for striker Endrick, sources told ESPN. The loan does not include an option to make the move permanent. The two clubs had been negotiating for weeks and the full agreement was sealed on Monday. The Brazil striker is expected in France on Wednesday to pass his medical and sign his contract, sources added."
"The French side beat many European clubs for the signing of the teenager prodigy. Endrick, 19, was keen to join Lyon from day one and despite wanting a to move to a club playing in the Champions League, he was willing to settle for the chance to play in the Europa League with Lyon. Sources said the Brazilian was very happy with the discussions he had with Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca, who speaks his native Portuguese."
Lyon and Real Madrid agreed a six-month loan for 19-year-old striker Endrick without a purchase option. Endrick is due in France to undergo a medical and sign his contract. Lyon will pay €1 milllion to Real Madrid toward the player's wages and will assign him the No. 9 shirt. Lyon outpaced other European clubs to secure the teenager. Endrick accepted playing in the Europa League despite preferring Champions League football. He has had minimal minutes at Real Madrid and was not part of Xabi Alonso's plans this season.
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