Left on the bench by Pierre Sage for this first match of the year between Olympique Lyonnais and Montpellier, could Rayan Cherki say goodbye to his training club this winter? Faced with the financial emergency and the threat of administrative demotion to Ligue 2, its president John Textor is obliged to sell during this transfer market. And the 21-year-old attacking midfielder, under contract until June 2026, has the highest market value in the squad, his sale would undoubtedly solve big problems.
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And while his name was mentioned in particular from Paris Saint-Germain, we learned today through the Italian journalist Nicolo Schira that it was a Serie A big name who started discussions with the Lyon board. Indeed, Atalanta Bergamo, leader of the Italian championship, would have inquired about a possible transfer during the winter transfer window. For the moment, no offer has been transmitted nor any moment is mentioned, but this relaunches more than ever the file of his departure, which could well be compensated by the arrival of Thiago Almada from Botafogo, another Eagle galaxy club, owned by John Textor.
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To summarize
At the end of his contract in June 2026, Rayan Cherki could well pack his bags this winter to allow OL to bring in new money.