Aged 21, the highly-rated French Espoirs international has been linked with top teams across Europe. His potential has reportedly attracted the attention of Premier League giants Liverpool, who could soon be looking for a replacement for club legend Mohamed Salah.
Cherki could be a long-term option the Reds are considering, with his undoubted ability cited by Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas – who compared the young player to an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. Aulas thus declared: “ Cherki is comparable to Messi in terms of technical qualitye. »
Cherki fan of Cr7
Cherki also spoke about his desire to entertain, as Messi does: “I’m here to bring joy to people and also to have fun and I think that’s what makes the difference, while being effective all the time. »
He nevertheless told Téléfoot that he was inspired by CR7. He added: “ I had many idols but the one I consider the best and the example to follow is Cristiano Ronaldo. In relation to his work and his longevity, he is the example that must be followed. »
