Rayan Cherki has an agreement with OL to leave his training club in the event of an offer worth 22 million euros during the winter transfer window. A gentlemen's agreement which casts doubt on the future of French international hopefuls, and this situation is likely to last.
Very close to leaving Olympique Lyonnais last summer, Rayan Cherki was initially sidelined before extending in favor of his training club until June 2026. But it was recently revealed that the international French hopefuls had reached an agreement with its leaders to leave OL in the event of a proposal worth 22 million euros. This agreement is valid for this winter and arouses the desire of several big European clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Liverpool. But according to information from Fabrizio Romano, OL are not at the end of their troubles. Because if Rayan Cherki were to stay during this month of January, this agreement to leave the club in the event of an offer of 22 million euros would still be valid next summer. Enough to further cast doubt on the future of the Lyon playmaker.
“It's not a real release clause, but it's a gentlemen's agreement concluded with John Textor last summer when he signed his new contract, to leave OL in the event of an offer of 22.5 million euros. Cherki is available now but his “clause” is also valid next summer. At this price, it is a great opportunity for many clubs. Cherki has already received numerous calls from Germany, England and Italy. But according to my information, at the moment there is nothing close with anyone. Liverpool appreciate the player and continue to follow him » commented the transfer window specialist for Give Me Sport.
-No departure this winter for Cherki?
In other words, the trend in recent days would be to see Rayan Cherki stay at Olympique Lyonnais until the end of the season and possibly leave next June. The series will therefore continue and for interested clubs, paying only 22 million euros for such a player is obviously a bargain, which will not fail to attract courtiers over the weeks. A situation that is not easy to manage, neither for the player nor for OL.
