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Rayan Cherki Transfer from Olympique Lyonnais to Paris Saint Germain
Rayan Cherki is highly coveted in the current transfer market, but Lyon's president, John Textor, has stated that he is not willing to sell players of such quality to PSG at this time. He emphasized that he won't consider selling until he has a better personal relationship with PSG's president, Nasser Al Khelaifi.
The Parisian club PSG is interested in signing Cherki. However, Lyon is currently resisting the move. Lyon's president stated, "Selling Cherki to PSG? No, that will not 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."
Rayan Cherki is already being tracked by Liverpool and PSG. He is a standout player in Ligue 1 this season with 5 goals and 7 assists in 18 matches. His performance is crucial in Lyon's return to the top of the L1 standings after a difficult season last year.
Rayan Cherki, an emerging talent from Olympique de Lyon, has been making waves this season as an attacking midfielder with a record of five goals and seven assists in 17 matches. PSG had made an attempt to secure his transfer last summer but encountered difficulties stemming from the tense relationship between their president, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, and Lyon's owner, John Textor. Nevertheless, PSG's Luis Campos has re-initiated discussions with Cherki's representatives regarding a possible transfer. Lyon, facing financial strains, is open to negotiating his departure for a fee of approximately 30 million euros.
Rayan Cherki is attracting interest from multiple clubs, including PSG. Olympique Lyonnais has set a starting price of 30 million euros for him. Cherki, under contract until 2026 with an option to extend until 2027, wants to avoid the difficulties he faced during the last transfer window. He remains focused on performing well for Lyon and achieving his dreams with the club.
Lyon are asking for at least €30 million to sell Rayan Cherki, according to French media. Lyon need to raise funds due to financial sanctions and debts. Cherki is almost certain to depart the club next year. PSG are still monitoring Cherki after their initial summer interest.
The player was disappointed by the failed negotiation with PSG at the end of June for 15 million euros.
Rayan Cherki does not want to renew his contract with Lyon and has been training separately from the main squad. In July, he had an agreement in principle with PSG for a transfer worth around 15 million euros, but the deal fell through as he expressed interest in signing with Dortmund, who did not make a formal offer.
Rayan Cherki is ready to leave Lyon, as confirmed by the sporting director David Friio. Cherki is currently engaged in the Olympics with the French Under-23 national team. Cherki has a contract with Lyon until June 30, 2025, but will leave a year before his contract expires.
Rayan Cherki has attracted interest from multiple top clubs across Europe, including PSG. The Lyon sporting director, David Friio, has confirmed that Cherki will definitely leave the club. The decision on the destination is yet to be made.
PSG had approached Rayan Cherki and made an offer of 15 million euros, which was accepted by Olympique Lyonnais.
PSG had hoped to land creative attacker Rayan Cherki from Lyon in a deal worth around €15 million. However, Cherki is set to snub PSG.
PSG has submitted an initial offer of 15 million euros, with an additional three million in bonuses, for the 20-year-old forward Rayan Cherki. Cherki, who is in the last year of his contract, also has an offer from Lyon to extend his contract until 2028, but with a reduced salary. Lyon is interested in securing a financial gain instead of losing the player for free.
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