Endrick Opens Up on Xabi Alonso Relationship
Struggles at Real Madrid
Brazilian forward Endrick has broken his silence on his challenging spell under manager Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. After struggling for minutes and facing mental hurdles, the teenager is now thriving on loan at Lyon.
Lessons Learned
Rather than holding a grudge, the youngster credits his difficult period at the Bernabeu for paving the way to his remarkable resurgence. Speaking to FourFourTwo, Endrick reflected on his time in the Spanish capital so far.
- Endrick registered 21 goals and three assists in 82 appearances at Palmeiras before moving to Real Madrid in 2024.
- He initially played 37 matches in his first season at Real Madrid.
- However, his playing time severely dropped under Xabi Alonso in the first half of the current campaign, making only three appearances.
"Sometimes mentally you can feel unstable, but I kept working. Maybe if he had played me more often, I wouldn't be living this happy moment at Lyon." - Endrick
Resurgence at Lyon
Endrick is now thriving on loan at Lyon, having found a regular starting spot and contributing to the team's success.
