Number 18 shines and finally asserts all its potential. His performances in the Gones jersey do not go unnoticed by certain big names from the Old Continent but also by Didier Deschamps.
During an interview given to Telefootits former president at OL Jean-Michel did not use strong words surrounding the Rhone jewel. For him, the French international hopeful can be compared to the one considered to be the best player in history Lionel Messi.
“Cherki is comparable to Lionel Messi in terms of technical quality,” he blurted. Words that should please the main person concerned.
A departure this summer from Lyon?
Left out of the Lyon group at the start of the season, Rayan Cherki changed the situation and is now one of the leaders of Pierre Sage’s squad. Despite a ban on recruiting and the obligation to improve its finances, the Lyon management should not sell its jewel this winter.
However, the situation should be different during the next summer transfer window. Under contract until June 2026, a departure is more than likely this summer. Announced in the sights of PSG, the Lyonnais is also closely followed by Liverpool according to information from Foot Mercato. The English club should take a concrete position on the matter at the end of the season. Currently, its market value reaches 30 million euros according to the site Transfermarkt.
