According to Marca, Endrick will play his last match for Olympique Lyonnais this Sunday, concluding his stint in France before returning to Real Madrid. With the Ligue 1 season ending, the Brazilian forward will bid farewell to Olympique Lyonnais in a home game against Lens and is scheduled to arrive in Madrid next Monday.
Reports indicate that Real Madrid has informed Endrick that he remains part of the club's plans and will be included in the squad planning for the 2026-27 season.
Ahead of his return, Endrick has requested permission from the club to train at the Valdebebas training ground, a development also reported by Brazilian media outlet Globo. He is scheduled to begin preparations this Wednesday to be in optimal condition for the World Cup.
Marca states that Endrick is not expected to join Álvaro Arbeloa's team for group training but will instead follow an individual training regimen, separate from the daily training routine of the current squad.
The article points out that Endrick's return to Real Madrid has long been an open secret. His flair in front of goal and finishing ability are considered rare talents, leading Real Madrid to protect him during his loan spell, with the loan agreement containing no buy-out clauses for the French side. He has shown strong performances, both in his brief appearances for Real Madrid and during his time at Olympique Lyonnais.
During his time at Olympique Lyonnais, Endrick was directly involved in 15 goals in 20 appearances. Marca reports that this performance helped him regain his confidence and aligns with Florentino Pérez and the club's management's expectations for the new season's planning.
Meanwhile, Endrick has further impressed Carlo Ancelotti. The report mentions that the current Brazil national team coach, Ancelotti, knows him well but has also demanded that he must secure consistent playing time to be a viable option for the World Cup. Endrick previously told Transfermarkt: I have learned a lot from Ancelotti, but his best quality is his daily work.
Speaking about his loan experience and return to the national team, Endrick said: I started playing again at Olympique Lyonnais, started competing again, which was very good for me and brought me back to the national team. I made my return at the last moment, and I must continue to work hard. He also realizes that he needs to continue on this path of work and improvement.