Rayan Cherki occupies the media terrain. Sunday evening, the 21-year-old player stood out during the UNFP trophies ceremony during which he opened the door at Paris Saint-Germain. Which made react in the press. But we have explained to you that the Lyonnais, which has touches in England, in particular with Liverpool, is not the priority of the club trained by Luis Enrique. Then, the footballer born in 2003 remaked him on Tuesday evening since he received the medal of the national order of merit by the prefect of the region for his title of Olympic vice-champion, just like Alexandre Lacazette.
This Thursday, the one who was appointed for the title of player of the year in L1 and who was in the eleven of the season is again in the light. It was he that the communication service of Olympique Lyonnais chose to send to journalists at a press conference before the last match of the season against Angers. A match that could well be his last in the lion's hit jersey. At the end of the contract in June 2026, the Frenchman, who had an option to extend until June 2027 if he never changes his air this summer, is on the start. Cook on the subject by our colleagues, the blueberry responded with its usual franchise. His remarks are relayed by the official OL website.
Cherki is clear on PSG
“I don't know if it was my last game at OL. What I know is that I gave everything for this club. I stayed when others left. I will never forget Olympique Lyonnais. I will give everything until the last minute. I prepare to experience emotional highlights. I just want to enjoy and give pleasure. »» Cherki was then questioned about his famous foot call to PSG during the UNFP trophies. Again, the player trained at OL was very cash.
“I just answered a question with humor. For the moment, I only have OL in mind. I never call for anyone. ” On the other hand, he admitted that he will support the Ile -de -France residents on May 31 during the final of the Champions League. “Yes, I think everyone will be behind PSG, we hope they will win trophies. But if I had to go to all the clubs where I have friends, I would do the zeniths tour! ” Subsequently, the 21 -year -old footballer spoke of his season from a collective point of view.
He talks about his sensational season
“We cannot say that the season was a great success, we have not achieved our goals. But we gave everything. We fought for the club, for the supporters, for the staff. Even if the objectives are not yet fulfilled, few players can say that they have regrets this season. »» Individually, however, its assessment is more positive. “I think I have had a level. As you know, I was very criticized by some of you. You have been impatient and sometimes hard with me. I consider that I had a good season. I am criticized less, and this is perhaps the sign that I have progressed. I tried to learn from everyone, help my teammates and give pleasure. Statistics, I don't care. I just want people to enjoy it. It would be magnificent to make an 11th assist for Lacazette. I'm going to do everything to make him score again. “
A way to finish in style with a player who was a friend and a big brother for him. “He always defended me. I have always tried to give it the maximum of myself. Thank you my brother for what you did for the club, for me. For me, it is the greatest legend in OL. I hope he liked to play by my side, me in any case I loved playing with him. On the ground, he did not necessarily taught me a lot, my qualities were already there. But it was outside the field that he brought me enormously. ” Lacazette will appreciate this beautiful tribute from Rayan Cherki, who could also bow out at OL on Saturday evening.
