Endrick said his affection for Manchester United comes from childhood memories of Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford, adding that he followed the Portuguese forward across Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Nassr. The 19-year-old, who is on loan at Lyon from Real Madrid, said he would follow Ronaldo wherever he played.
“That’s where Cristiano Ronaldo played! I grew up watching him there, and I have a great affection for Manchester United,” Endrick said, making clear how deeply Ronaldo has shaped the way he sees the game. The connection mattered now because the Brazilian is trying to settle at Lyon while his long-term future still belongs to Real Madrid, and his latest comments arrived as he searches for more consistent form in France.
Endrick also said January brought interest from English clubs before his move to Lyon, along with attention from teams in Italy and Germany. He said that when Lyon emerged, he and his wife both felt “the touch of God,” and that if a Premier League move ever comes, it will have to be something placed in his path rather than a choice driven by desire alone.
That backdrop explains the pressure around him in Lyon. Paulo Fonseca recently used a deliberate tactic aimed at provoking a response from Endrick after inconsistent performances, saying he was “not satisfied” with his output and that a player of his talent has an “obligation” to lead. Lyon are pushing for European qualification as the season enters its final stages, which leaves little room for slow adaptation from a player whose reputation has traveled ahead of him.
For Endrick, the story is still tied to Ronaldo, to Real Madrid and now to the chance to prove himself in France. For Lyon, the question is whether the teenager’s talent can turn admiration into production before the season closes.
