Real Madrid has opted not to sign Ryan Cherki, one of the great promises of European soccer. Although Zidane recommended him, Real Madrid has decided not to make an offer for the French winger, despite the interest he generates at Lyon. It is expected that Cherki, 21 years old, could end up in the Premier League, with several English teams willing to pay between 25 and 30 million euros.
A future in the Premier League
Ryan Cherki's future seems to be far from Real Madrid despite his great talent. The club from Concha Espina has no immediate plans to sign him, as the position he occupies, right winger, is more than covered. Rodrygo, Brahim, and Arda Güler are successfully occupying that position, and the club considers it unnecessary to reinforce that area with a new addition.
The interest in Cherki, moreover, comes when Real Madrid is facing a kind of "overbooking" of players in that sector of the field. The available options are very competitive, and Ancelotti is trusting his current footballers to face the season. Therefore, the signing of the Lyon winger is ruled out.
Farewell to a gem recommended by Zidane
Cherki was one of the players most recommended by Zinedine Zidane when he was Real Madrid's coach.
During his time at the club, Zidane was very alert to his development and considered him a great bet for the team's future. However, despite this recommendation, the white club has decided not to make a financial effort to sign the young Frenchman.
This decision responds to other priorities of Real Madrid in the market, such as reinforcing different positions.
Real Madrid's true priorities
Instead of Cherki, Real Madrid is focusing on other more urgent objectives. One of the main priorities is to reinforce the right-back position, with the incorporation of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool.
The Englishman has been identified as the natural replacement for Dani Carvajal in the medium term, and his quality is recognized worldwide. His signing could come at zero cost, making him a very attractive option for the club.
Additionally, the central defense is another area that needs attention. Despite the brilliant emergence of Raúl Asencio, Real Madrid is looking for a new center-back to complement the defense.
The age of Rüdiger and Militão, combined with Alaba's injuries, leads Madrid to seek a more experienced center-back. Although the youth academy offers options like Jacobo Ramón and Joan Martínez, Madrid is looking for a defensive reinforcement in the market.