Former Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz believes a move to Lyon could be the best step for Endrick if the Brazilian leaves the club in January, saying regular minutes matter more than staying on the bench at the Bernabeu. Mariano, who made the same move in 2017 after struggling for game time, says there is "life beyond" Madrid.

Mariano Diaz is on the verge of ending his year-long spell without a club as Deportivo Alaves prepare to finalise his signing ahead of the season.