Brazilian talent Endrick, whose playing time has decreased at Real, will spend the second half of the season in the French league. The 19-year-old striker has officially joined Lyon on loan.
Lyon officially announced Endrick’s transfer on December 23. The deal sparked major interest among French football fans. Notably, the young star managed to leave a distinctive mark in the club’s history even before stepping onto the pitch.
The video produced to mark Endrick’s move to Lyon created a real buzz on the club’s social media. In a short time, it drew a record number of views and became the most popular post in Lyon’s page history.
According to The Touchline, by the morning of December 27 the video featuring Endrick had been watched more than 1.1 million times. This figure was recorded as an outright club record.
Experts link the surge of interest to Endrick’s huge potential and the fact that, after Real, he is opening a new chapter in European football. Lyon fans expect the young forward to bring fresh energy to the team’s attack.
Endrick is expected to play his first official match for Lyon on January 3. On that day, Lyon will face Monaco away from home. The game could be an important step for the young Brazilian to prove himself on the European stage.
In short, Endrick won over Lyon fans even before kicking a ball. Now it’s time for him to speak on the pitch.
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