A hidden joke? As the end of the season is approaching, Rayan Cherki continues to be talked about. Last Sunday, the 21 -year -old international hopes drew attention during the UNFP trophies, where he hinted that a future at PSG was not to be excluded. On Tuesday, he was again under the spotlight by receiving the medal of the National Order of Merit for his silver medal at the Paris Olympic Games, alongside Alexandre Lacazette.
This Thursday, two days before the last day of Ligue 1 against Angers, it was he that OL sent to a press conference. At the end of the contract in June 2026, with an option to extend by one year, Cherki answered questions about a possible departure. “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 »he says in remarks relayed by the club's official website.
Asked about his nod to PSG during the ceremony, the playmaker wanted to clarify his position: “I just answered a question with humor. For the moment, I only have OL in mind. I never call for anyone. »» However, he said he supported the Parisian club in the Champions League final: “Yes, I think everyone will be behind PSG. But if I had to go to all the clubs where I have friends, I would do the zeniths tour! »»
What season for OL and Cherki?
Despite a halftone balance for OL this season, Personally Cherki says he is satisfied with his progress: ” We cannot say that the season was a great success (…), but we gave everything. (…) I think I had a level. (…) I am less criticized, and this is perhaps the sign that I have progressed. (…) It would be magnificent to make an 11th assist for Lacazette. I'm going to do everything to make him score again. »»
Finally, Rayan Cherki concluded the conference with a beautiful tribute to Alexandre Lacazette, of which he is very close and who will play his last match with the Gones: “Thank you my brother for what you did for the club, for me. (…) I hope he liked to play by my side, I in any case I loved playing with him. (…) It was outside the field that he brought me enormously. »» A great statement that could sound like a farewell for the two men this Saturday at Groupama Stadium.
