Following Lyon`s 2-0 victory against Angers, midfielder Rayan Cherki, aged 21, stated in the mixed zone (as reported by Dahia Hattabi) that a departure from OL during the upcoming summer transfer window is probable. The attacking player appeared visibly emotional as he left the field, participating in what is anticipated to be his final match for the club where he developed through the academy.
Cherki holds an informal agreement with Lyon, known as `Les Gones,` which permits him to leave the club in the summer. The 21-year-old playmaker has an understanding allowing his transfer if a club agrees to meet a valuation of €22.5 million. According to information from Le Parisien, major English clubs including Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur have all reportedly made inquiries regarding the signing of the France U21 international.
The young Frenchman has delivered exceptional performances for Lyon throughout the current season. In Ligue 1, no other player provided more assists than Cherki, totalling 11. He also established a new record for the highest number of assists in a single UEFA Europa League campaign. These strong displays are expected to generate significant interest from various clubs, reinforcing his stated openness to exploring an exit.
