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Real Madrid reach 99.9% agreement with Ligue 1 club for youngster’s loan exit
While there won’t be too many changes within the Real Madrid squad heading into the January transfer window, one of the few moves could see Endrick leaving the club
After failing to find enough game-time under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, the Brazilian international has decided to leave the club on a temporary basis.
Endrick, after all, is keen on securing a place for himself in the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup. Therefore, he wants to play regularly during the second half of the campaign.
While many clubs have courted Endrick, the youngster has been strongly linked with a move to Olympique Lyon.
Agreement between all parties almost done
Matteo Moretto on Radio MARCA has offered a fresh update on the situation of Endrick ahead of Real Madrid’s upcoming game against Elche on Sunday.
As per the report, Endrick already has an agreement in place Lyon surrounding his loan move in the January transfer window.
As for Real Madrid and Lyon, these two clubs have reached 99.9% agreement, with only the final details left to be completed.
Real Madrid will be presumably keen on avoiding committing to any buyout clause in the loan deal, knowing Endrick has the talent to come back and become a star at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid, however, are expected to insert a penalty clause in Endrick’s loan deal that will mandate a mininum number of appearances for the Brazilian international at Lyon.
Endrick has recently received the approval of former Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz about his potential loan move to Lyon, with Dominican urging the youngster to just enjoy game-time.
Endrick is equally keen on joining the Lyon camp, as he believes the French side can offer him the ideal platform to showcase his skills at the highest level.
The “father to daughter” football legacy is becoming an increasingly common sight, with more and more girls given the opportunity to play the sport professionally from a young age, particularly when raised around it.
Real Madrid’s youth academy has already produced several such examples. Now, Ema Modric, daughter of club legend Luka Modric, has become the latest to join La Fabrica.
Ema Modric arrives at Valdebebas
As reported by AS, the 13-year-old, who previously stood out at AC Milan’s youth academy, has joined the club’s Cadete (U16) side.
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— Luka Modrić (@lukamodric10) December 25, 2020
The team kicked off their pre-season on Tuesday with their first training session at Pitch 10 of Real Madrid City, beginning with mobility exercises before moving on to passing and possession drills.
The side, who will compete in the First Regional Cadet Division of the Community of Madrid this season, are led by Hector Bueno, assisted by Estefania Lopez, with Luis Palomeque as physical trainer and Antonio Marin as goalkeeping coach.
This is not Ema’s first experience wearing Real Madrid colours. Born in Madrid in 2013, she previously played for Madrid CFF up until Alevin level, the club boasting Europe’s largest girls’ academy.
This was before Real Madrid’s own girls’ setup, which only begins at Cadete level, became an option.
Following a growing trend
Ema’s arrival continues a pattern that has become increasingly familiar at Real Madrid in recent years.
Maria Gonzalez, daughter of club icon Raul Gonzalez, joined the Cadete team back in 2022 and has been prolific ever since, scoring 47 goals last season alone, including a recent strike against Manchester City in Shanghai.
The reserve squad has also featured Bibiana Casquero and Dolo Delgado, daughters of former professionals Javier Casquero and Matias Delgado, while Roberto Carlos’ daughter, Manuela da Silva, previously represented the Cadete side as well.
Meanwhile, Modric was briefly linked with a return to Real Madrid in the summer as part of the club’s coaching staff. But the move did not materialise.
