What future for Rayan Cherki? Difficult, for the moment, to say, but the French international hopefuls are reaching a turning point more than ever in his adventure with Olympique Lyonnais. Under contract until June 30, 2026, with the possibility of extending until 2027 if he does not change clubs during the next summer transfer window, the Rhone number 18 sees his future as uncertain as ever. Tracked by Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund last summer, the one who is today estimated at 30 million euros ultimately remained in Lyon.
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A future still uncertain
Not enough, however, to calm the ardor of his various courtiers while John Textor, the current owner of OL, recently admitted that his protégé had had desires elsewhere. “Cherki has been wanting to leave for two, three years, he sent me a message to tell me that he really wanted to go to PSG (last season). I like Rayan, I told him he couldn't train with us if he didn't have another contract. He came back and I told him 'look how you play with it when you have a contract' but no one pushed him out with the DNCG. Finally, he stayed”confided the Lyon leader on RMC Sport.
Remaining at OL, a club where he was quickly considered an extraordinary talent and where he successfully climbed the ranks one after the other, Cherki however took time to explode at the highest level. Yes, but this season, under the leadership of Pierre Sage, the native of Lyon has become an indisputable starter and has put in a string of sparkling performances. Author of 5 goals and 8 assists in 21 matches in all competitions, he logically remains a desired player…
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Naples, a possible destination?
Recently, we revealed to you, in this regard, that PSG and Liverpool continued to push to afford the 21-year-old talent. The idea being to secure the services of the Lyon footballer as quickly as possible and to double potential new courtiers next summer. Be wary, however, because Relief reveals new information on the subject this Saturday. According to the media, Cherki was, in fact, offered to Napoli, which has just lost Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, new PSG player.
It now remains to be seen whether the Partenopei will be sensitive to this opportunity, having just pocketed a nice check for 70 million euros (excluding bonuses) with the sale of the Georgian in the French capital. Finally, it remains to be determined whether this possible destination will be to the taste of the principal concerned. So many uncertainties which make, for the moment, the matter quite complex, especially in view of the fierce competition. One thing is certain, the short-term future of Rayan Cherki has not stopped talking…
Pub. the 18/01/2025 12:49
– UPDATE 19/01/2025 02:24
