Florentino Pérez is currently planning his squad for next season. The Real Madrid president's office receives a multitude of offers every day, but what Florentino didn't expect was to receive one in January. Not because of the fact that he had received it, but because of the player in question: Rayan Cherki , from Lyon .
Rayan Cherki has made the decision to leave a Lyon club that he must sell immediately. He is a player with great quality and a future, blessed directly by Zidane. During his time as Real Madrid coach, when Cherki was even younger (he is now 21 years old), the Frenchman asked Florentino to sign him. At that time, the president rejected him because he was too expensive, but now everything can change.
Lyon have been given a heavy sanction and must sell before the end of the season if they don't want to be relegated to the Second Division. Rayan Cherki's name has been put on the market as one of the most valuable in their squad, and could leave for around 25 or 30 million euros . Florentino Pérez is thinking about it, although he is clear that he is not a priority at the moment.
Rayan Cherki, the French Star Blessed by Zidane Who Could Leave Lyon
A few years ago, Zidane argued to the president of Real Madrid that he sees himself reflected in Rayan Cherki. He believes that many of his compatriot's qualities are identical to those he had as a footballer. He is a complete attacker, capable of creating and scoring, and of moving around in all the forward positions. Florentino Pérez is interested, but not at any price.
Lyon's situation is unsustainable . In the last few hours it has been confirmed that the French soccer financial body has imposed a severe sanction. If they fail to settle their debts by the end of the season, they will be relegated directly to the Second Division.
Lyon's debt is now 500 million euros and they are in a critical situation. They are banned from making any new transfers in the next transfer window and need to reduce their wage bill to balance their accounts. In total, they need to raise 100 million euros in the coming months to avoid a tough relegation to Ligue 2 .
Lyon need to sell immediately and Rayan Cherki's name has reached the offices of Real Madrid. In total, he could leave for the aforementioned 25-30 million euros. Florentino Pérez is thinking about it, Zidane would be delighted and already gave him his blessing years ago.