Endrick opens up on Xabi Alonso’s guidance after settling at Lyon

Endrick has made an immediate impact after joining Olympique Lyonnais, marking his debut with a goal in a Cup clash against Lille. Reflecting on his first weeks, he shared thoughts with Marca about his journey and the mentorship he received from Xabi Alonso during his Real Madrid stint, even though Alonso has now left the bench.

Though his playing time in Spain was sparse, the young Brazilian remains thankful for the guidance given by the former midfielder. The attention following his debut goal was overwhelming.

I don't think I've finished replying yet… There were so many. After the match, I couldn't even count them. God has always put incredible people in my path,

— Endrick

Despite the buzz, Endrick is keeping things in perspective.

I want to help the team win by scoring goals, but victories also come from teammates scoring. I came here to win titles with Lyon, not just to rack up goals. I'll always work to score, but success can also come from assisting a teammate in a better position,

— Endrick

On the topic of Alonso’s exit, the 19-year-old acknowledged the lessons learned under the Spaniard’s tutelage.

I learned so much from him at Real Madrid. He was an exceptional coach with an incredible understanding of the game. Even though I was injured for long periods and couldn't train fully with the squad, I gained a lot from his insights. Now I'm learning from Paulo Fonseca, who is equally meticulous. If you stay open-minded, you can absorb knowledge from great coaches—that's what I aim to do.

— Endrick

Though a potential return to Real Madrid lingers as a possibility, Endrick’s current focus is entirely on his new club. The support has meant a lot to him.

I've been overwhelmed by the support I've received. I hope fans send their prayers so I can win a title here. They'll cheer for Real Madrid in the Champions League, but they can support Lyon in the Europa League too, right?

— Endrick

Looking further ahead, the Lyon forward views his time in France as a stepping stone back to the Brazilian national team.

The Brazilian squad is the most important in the world; no one has a guaranteed spot. I want to play for Brazil again, but that depends on what I achieve here at Lyon,

— Endric