The 19-year-old joined Real Madrid when Ancelotti was coach but struggled to gain any meaningful minutes once Xabi Alonso took over.
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Endrick is now on loan with French side Lyon as he hopes to secure a spot in Ancelotti’s 2026 World Cup squad.
Speaking after the move, Endrick revealed he had a conversation with his former club manager on how to fulfil his potential.
“I spoke with Ancelotti and he gave me his advice. He told me what I could do to improve, and that really moved me,” he said.
“The message was… go, play, and develop your football. I’ve always followed his advice, so I said to myself: let’s go”.