Under contract until June 30, 2026, Rayan Cherki could leave OL during this winter transfer window. However, John Textor refuses to offer his 21-year-old crack to PSG. Indeed, the president of OL does not want to strengthen the club of Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, his Parisian counterpart, with whom he is at odds.
Trained atOLRayan Cherki may no longer last long Groupama Stadium. At the end of the contract on June 30, 2026 with the Gonethe 21-year-old crack could be sold during this winter transfer window, to replenish Lyon's accounts. However, John Textor – the president of theOL – categorically refuses to offer Rayan Cherki has Nasser Al-Khelaïfi – the president of PSG. The two men are at odds.
“I don’t want to sell a player of this quality to Nasser”
« If I am ready to sell Rayan Cherki or Malick Fofana to PSG? Today ? No, that won't happen. I don't want to sell a player of this quality to Nasser (Al-Khelaïfi) until we shake hands, share a beer and decide together to help the French championship. It's obvious, my relationship with Nasser is no longer what it was, but men remain men, we can move on. But for now, no, I won't sell anyone to him.”said John Textorthe president of theOL, during an interview given to the show Rothen ignites. The full interview will be broadcast this Monday from 6 p.m. on the airwaves of RMC Sport.
“My relationship with Nasser is no longer what it used to be”
Asked by Téléfoot this Sunday morning, Jean-Michel Classes also spoke out on the future of Rayan Cherki at theOL, not hesitating to compare it to Lionel Messi. « Cherki is comparable to Messi in terms of technical quality. A departure from OL soon? It's still a little early. Rayan must express the idea in which he sees himself being a leader tomorrow, but he must also go to the club he dreams of playing for.confided the former president of theOL.
