Rayan Cherki stayed in Lyon this winter, despite insistent solicitations from Germany, notably Borussia Dortmund. Olympique Lyonnais has chosen to secure its nugget by extending its one year contract last fall. A strategic decision, with regard to a departure during the next summer transfer window.
Because yes, OL acted as much by attachment as in anticipation: with an extended and adjusted contract, the club will be able to better negotiate a possible transfer this summer. And this new lease is accompanied by a salary revaluation whose details have recently leaked.
Cherki better paid? The centers that are surprised.
According to the annual report published by the team on Ligue 1 salaries, Cherki now receives 320,000 euros gross per month. A respectable sum, but far from the summits affected by some of his teammates. It is indeed only the fourth best paid player in the Lyon wardrobe.
Cherki goes up in rank … but remains behind OL tauliers
In mind, we find Alexandre Lacazette and Nemanja Matic, both tied with 500,000 euros monthly, or six million euros per year. Just behind, Corentin Tolisso completes this internal podium. At 20, Cherki therefore remains at a reasonable distance from the old executives.
If Lyon has managed to keep it this winter, little imagine Cherki to stay beyond summer. Its performance, although irregular, attracts the attention of the greatest. Bayern Munich has recently taken information. Other Premier League or Italy clubs have also followed him for several seasons.
An inevitable departure?
For Cherki, the interest is double: join a more ambitious project and obtain a more lucrative contract. Because, despite his revaluation, his current salary remains modest on a European scale.
