Liverpool are interested in Rayan Cherki. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Olympique Lyonnais owner John Textor has claimed that it will be Rayan Cherki’s decision to leave the Ligue 1 club in 2025. amid interest in the 21-year-old from Liverpool.
Several Premier League clubs have shown interest in the French star in recent months with Fulham even agree to £15m offer with Lyon for the midfielder last summer. A transfer never materialized as Cherki opted to stay, signing a new contract in the process, which keeps the player with OL until 2026.
Cherki is now valued at €25m ahead of the 2025 transfer windows the team reporting that Liverpool have inquired about the playmaker. The Reds have already shown interest in signing the midfielder, however, the French talent dreams of a move to Real Madrid.
The 21-year-old looks certain to leave Lyon next summer and given the current situation in Ligue 1, the French club will be open to selling the youngster, with owner John Textor stating that an exit will be “the player’s choice.” “.
Will Liverpool target Rayan Cherki to leave Lyon in 2025?
Olympique Lyonnais owner John Textor held a press conference on Saturday morning at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon following the DNCG ruling. The French football financial watchdog issued a severe penalty The Skirts this week as the Ligue 1 club have been hit with a provisional relegation from Ligue 2, their wages monitored and a transfer ban.
Speaking about Cherki’s future amid links with Liverpool, Textor said the midfielder’s decision to leave in 2025 will be “his choice” as the French club need to come up with funds.
“With him, we lost 15 million euros, but he has a bigger market value,” Textor said via the team. “He should stay in January, but it will be his choice, as always in football.”
It remains to be seen who will make an official move for Cherki in the coming months and whoever does, will have a good chance of landing the 21-year-old talent.
