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According to a report from Real Madrid Confidencial, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has ruled out the signing of Rayan Cherki, despite the 21-year-old Lyon star being available for just €22 million.
The reason? The club’s sporting directors believe there is simply no space for him in the upcoming season under Xabi Alonso.
The decision comes as a disappointment not only for Cherki, who has made no secret of his desire to play at the Santiago Bernabeu, but also for those within Madrid’s inner circle who have previously pushed for his arrival.
Zinedine Zidane, one of Perez’s most trusted figures, had personally recommended Cherki on multiple occasions. But even that was not enough to shift the club’s stance.
A bargain, but Real Madrid not interested
At just €22 million, Cherki is a bargain in today’s transfer market, especially given his technical ability, flair, and potential for growth.
Yet, the depth of Real Madrid’s attacking options, with stars like Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and the integration of Endrick, has led the club to the conclusion that adding another forward makes little sense right now.
Real Madrid have ruled out signing Rayan Cherki. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)With Alonso set to take charge from June 1st, the club is focused on maintaining squad balance rather than adding more talent in already crowded areas.
For all of Cherki’s promise, he would face an uphill battle for minutes, something the club’s decision-makers are keen to avoid.
Not ruling out future possibilities
Despite this setback, Cherki’s future remains bright. The young Frenchman is reportedly attracting interest from several clubs across Europe, and there is confidence that he won’t have trouble finding a new challenge where he can play regularly and continue developing.
Importantly, Real Madrid are not closing the door completely. Juni Calafat, the club’s head scout, will continue to monitor Cherki’s progress.
Should the French international take the next step and deliver on his promise, the club could revisit the idea of signing him, though by then, his price is likely to have skyrocketed.
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