While PSG hosts OL on Sunday, the episode from last summer concerning Rayan Cherki resurfaces. A transfer seemed agreed between Paris, Lyon and the player at the start of the transfer window, but ultimately failed. In a context of sanctions from the DNCG which requires OL to complete their accounts, could the matter come back to the table this winter? No according to the Team, for three reasons.
A price now prohibitive
Since its extension until 2026, Cherki's price has exploded. Olympique Lyonnais, which reportedly accepted 15 million euros in July, is now demanding a much higher amount. The recent dazzling performances of the international Espoirs, notably against Frankfurt (one goal, two assists), only reinforce this inflation.
Tensions between clubs
Relations between Nasser al-Khelaïfi, president of PSG, and John Textor, owner of OL, are frosty. The about-face of the Cherki clan this summer, where the Parisian offer was put aside in favor of a hypothetical interest from Dortmund, left a bitter taste at the capital club. This breakdown in trust complicates any future negotiations.
A priority in Lyon for this season
Cherki seems to want to finish the year at Lyon, his training club, where he establishes himself as an offensive leader. Despite the uncertainty linked to OL's finances and the potential arrival of Thiago Almada, the player's intention is clear: to concentrate on his performances. His speech after the match against Frankfurt reflects this desire to remain focused on the pitch. In conclusion, between a dissuasive price, strained relations and the player's determination to stay for this season, a transfer of Cherki to PSG in January seems almost excluded.
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To summarize
Could Rayan Cherki, who returns to PSG this Sunday evening with OL, sign this winter after being close last summer? A priori, no chance. Indeed, last summer's episode left some traces, but not only that.
