Striker Endrick was presented by Lyon at the beginning of January 2026, starting a new phase in his career after a loan from Real Madrid valid until June of the same year. The temporary transfer restricts the sporting goals that can generate financial bonuses to Palmeiras, limiting them only to the player’s individual achievements. Essas clauses, provided for in the original sales contract to the Spanish club, add up to a potential of 4 million euros in prizes such as Golden Boy, Kopa, top-3 or victory in Bola of Ouro or Fifa The Best.
Palmeiras has already received significant amounts from the negotiation of Endrick, carried out in 2024, with a fixed part and bonuses activated during the passage through Verdão and Real Madrid. Até At the moment, the approximate total reaches R$ 278 million, considering the current price and division of economic rights. Going to Lyon represents a search for more minutes on the field, as the Brazilian had limited opportunities in Espanha.
- Prize Golden Boy or Kopa: 1 million euros;
- Top-3 in Bola of Ouro or Fifa The Best: 1 million euros;
- Victory in Bola of Ouro or Fifa The Best: 2 million euros.
These individual goals remain active regardless of the club where Endrick plays for Europa.
Active clauses in the loan
The sale contract from Caso the attacker returns to Real Madrid after June 2026, these clauses will be valid again normally.
Individual awards, however, remain valid for any European team. Elas represent the most challenging options, demanding global recognition among the best young people or athletes in the world. Endrick has competed for Golden Boy in previous seasons, but winners like Lamine Yamal and Désiré Doué took the prizes.
Palmeiras receives the values 30 days after the end of each European season. The bonus structure was designed to encourage the continued development of the player trained in the alviverde youth categories.
History of bonuses received
Endrick reached the maximum target limit while defending Palmeiras, totaling 12.5 million euros in bonuses. Essas included marks for every five goals scored, in addition to call-ups and starts for the main Brazilian team. The values contributed significantly to the total transfer amount.
In Real Madrid, before the loan, the attacker activated around 955 thousand euros in performance clauses. Elas involved goals scored, starting matches for at least 45 minutes and incidents such as penalties conceded. The last goal was unlocked in game by Copa of Rei, yielding an additional 75 thousand euros.
Of the total collected, Palmeiras holds 70% of the rights, while the player keeps 30%. The initial negotiation predicted a fixed 35 million euros, plus variables that increase the overall value.
Presentation and adaptation in Lyon
Endrick visited the Lyon facilities shortly after the turn of the year and began training with his new teammates. The French club sees the Brazilian’s arrival as an important reinforcement for the second half of the season in Ligue 1. The striker will wear the number 9 shirt and has a clause providing for starting at least 25 matches.
The choice for Lyon considered factors such as the competitiveness of the league and the Portuguese coaching staff, similar to the experience with Abel Ferreira in Palmeiras. Endrick highlighted familiarity with Portuguese staff as a positive point for adaptation. Coach Paulo Fonseca has led the team since 2025.
The loan cost Lyon 1 million euros, paid in full to Real Madrid, with no purchase option. The player’s focus is to continue to evolve and compete for a place in the Brazilian team for the Copa of the Mundo of 2026.
Details of individual goals
The remaining three awards require a high level of performance on a global scale.
The Golden Boy is awarded by the Italian newspaper Tuttosport to the best under-21 player in the Europa each season. Prêmio Kopa, from France Football, follows similar criteria for young talents. Ambos is worth 1 million euros if won by Endrick.
Positioning yourself in the top-3 of Bola of Ouro or Fifa The Best yields another 1 million euros. The absolute victory in one of these awards activates bonuses of 2 million euros. Essas achievements depend on votes from journalists, captains and coaches around the world.
Endrick, at 19, still falls within the age range for Golden Boy until certain future editions. Performance on Lyon can increase visibility for such indications.
Amounts accumulated in the transfer
The sale of Endrick to Real Madrid has generated significant revenue for Palmeiras since the initial agreement in 2022.
The fixed amount was 35 million euros, equivalent to around R$198 million at the exchange rate at the time. Bônus for the period in Brasil added 12.5 million euros. No Real Madrid, until the loan, another 955 thousand euros were activated.
Adding everything up, the São Paulo club received approximately R$278 million. Há ceiling of 12.5 million euros in targets for European performance, of which the potential for individual awards remains. Payments occur after official confirmation of each achievement.
Expectations for the French period
Lyon competes for intermediate positions in Ligue 1 and seeks to improve the table with the arrival of Endrick. The Brazilian will possibly debut in games from Copa to França or the national championship in January. The goal of minimum ownership in the loan contract guarantees the striker’s playing time.
Coaches like Xabi Alonso in Real Madrid prioritized other options in attack, limiting the young man’s minutes. No Lyon, the expectation is for greater protagonism for technical and physical development. The accumulated European experience serves as preparation for returning to Real Madrid in July 2026.
Palmeiras follows the trajectory of the former player with a financial interest in the remaining clauses. Qualquer individual award will activate automatic transfers according to the original agreement.
