Having left Real Madrid at the end of the 2020-2021 season, Zinedine Zidane still closely follows his former team. The French legend also remained in contact with Florentino Perez, with whom relations have warmed since his departure. So much so that some rumors announce a possible return of the native of Marseille to the Spanish capital to replace Carlo Ancelotti.
While waiting for a potential return, the 98 world champion recently called the Merengue boss to submit the name of a player for the next transfer window. According to the media Real Madrid Confidential, “Zizou” is pushing behind the scenes of the White House for the recruitment of Rayan Cherki. A player he already wanted to attract during his last visit to the Bernabéu.
“Zidane never stopped insisting on this signing”
“ Zidane has continued to insist on this signing and asks Florentino Perez to take advantage of the opportunity to sign this star as quickly as possible », Writes the Madrid media. It must be said that Rayan Cherki could leave Lyon this winter, the Rhone club being obliged to sell players to avoid sanctions from the DNCG – the financial policeman of French football.
Extended until June 2026 this summer, Rayan Cherki is currently going through the best period of his career. Brilliant, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder has totaled 5 goals and 7 assists in 17 matches (all competitions). Its value is estimated at 30 million euros by the Transfermarkt site.
