The end of a soap opera which will have kept millions of supporters from Algeria and France. Last week, Rayan Cherki was called for the first time in his career with the French team. Having the opportunity to play for Algeria, but also Italy, the OL prodigy has chosen to represent the Blues. A choice that has inevitably been criticized by many detractors who fear that Rayan Cherki has made a bad career choice with a Didier Deschamps who sometimes tends to put time before fully integrating new elements into his rotation. Finally, the Lyon native ignored all these complaints and joined Clairefontaine this Friday with the light spirit.
Silenting since his summons, Rayan Cherki spoke for the first time this Sunday at the microphone of Telefoot. At ease on the field as in front of the cameras, number 18 of OL was questioned on many subjects but was not questioned about the reasons which motivated him to choose France rather than Algeria. On the other hand, Cherki took advantage of this media interview to reveal behind the scenes of his arrival in Clairefontaine. “”My mother told me that she was proud of me. My father always has a slightly more negative message in the sense that he tells me that it is nothing. He wants me to go get more. These are messages that touched me“, First explained the one who is ardently coveted by Manchester City, as we revealed to you exclusively a few days ago.
Rayan Cherki wants to bring together all the French
Called for the first time, Rayan Cherki nevertheless arrived in a little known ground in Clairefontaine. In addition to the many players with whom he tasted the Olympic Games last year, the 21 -year -old attacking midfielder also has many close friends in the selection of Didier Deschamps. Among them, Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Two exceptional players that Cherki wants to help go even better in the future: “Malo, Pierre, Bradley. I grew up with them. I have known them since I was 6-7 years old. It is an obvious answer. Kylian and Ousmane, I am very close to them, I have already gone on vacation with them. They are two very good friends. They were happy for me and impatient to play with me. I think I was more than them. I know I can delight them. They are world class players, I want to help them be even better. ”
Relaunched on his relationship with Didier Deschamps and his desires for positions on the ground, the French neo-international explained that he wanted above all to play as much as possible and be efficient: “The position where I want to play with the Blues?” On the ground. I don't necessarily have preferential positions. I was lucky to have an eventful start to my career on my posts. I can play all the positions. I had the chance to speak with him in intimacy. He wants me to be effective and efficient. This is what will make the team's success. ” It was then that Cherki decided to unveil his beautiful ambitions under the tunic of the rooster. Fan of Zinedine Zidane and its history with the French team, the Ambidextre wants to walk in the footsteps of Zizou and wishes to unite all the French behind the EDF: “My first French team image?” It's Zidane. Everything he managed to do for the country. I want to follow this road. I want to collect. No matter the horizons, the social floors … I want everyone to enjoy it. ” Exciting statements that should not fail to strengthen the hype behind Rayan Cherki's first steps with the French Team.
