Brazilian wonderkid Endrick has opened up on the key role Carlo Ancelotti played in his decision to leave Real Madrid on loan, admitting the message from the legendary coach deeply influenced his next career step.
Endrick has now joined Olympique Lyon on loan after finding regular minutes hard to come by at Real Madrid, with intense competition in the club’s frontline limiting his opportunities. The move is seen as a strategic step to ensure consistent game time and accelerate his growth at senior level.
Speaking in comments shared by Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, the teenage forward revealed how a personal conversation with Ancelotti helped shape his mindset as he looks to accelerate his development away from Madrid. Romano posted:
“I spoke with Ancelotti and he gave me his advice. He told me what I could do to improve, and that really moved me. The message was… go, play, and develop your football. I’ve always followed his advice, so I said to myself: let’s go.
Softfootball earlier reported that Ancelotti is fully backing Endrick to become a major figure for Brazil in the years ahead, stating that the forward has the potential to shine in multiple future World Cups. Now serving as Brazil’s national team coach, Ancelotti will be hoping the Lyon spell allows Endrick to mature into a star a development that could prove vital for Brazil’s long-term success on the international stage.
The loan move reflects a shared belief between player and coach that regular football is the best pathway forward, with Endrick determined to return stronger, sharper, and ready to compete at the very highest level.
