Spain Faces Bright Talent in Rayan Cherki - Borussia Dortmund Seem Depleted
Scoring a Stunner for Man City: Rayan Cherki's Dream Debut and Manchester Bound
Last night, the young talent Rayan Cherki steals the show with an unforgettable goal during his debut for the French national team. With this electrifying performance, it appears Dortmund's long-standing pursuit of the star midfielder may have met its end, as he seems set to join the ranks of Manchester City.
Even though Dortmund had been courting Cherki for some time, dreams of capturing the new attacking gem appeared to be slipping away as the season progressed. BVB officials and fans surely felt a twinge of disappointment watching Cherki's magnificent volley strike the top corner of the net, knowing that the young Frenchman might be out of reach. Although Cherki boasts a whopping 20 assists this season, Dortmund couldn't seal the deal in either the summer or winter transfer windows. Now, it seems the door is shut for good.
Cherki's Man City Move on the Horizon
According to reports, Cherki has already agreed to join Manchester City, who are eager to bolster their squad with the 21-year-old. In an interview with Téléfoot, Cherki hinted at his move post-match, stating, "you all know my answer, it's all done, but we still have one game left."
However, a deal with Lyon is yet to be inked. Although City's initial offer of €22.5 million was promptly rejected, Lyon has been holding out for a fee between €35 and €40 million. A new offer from City is imminent, aiming to wrap up the transfer before the Club World Cup begins on June 14.
Dortmund Keeps Pursuing Jude Bellingham
Though Dortmund will likely miss out on Cherki, the club remains persistent in their pursuit of another young star, Jude Bellingham. Negotiations with Bellingham's current club, Borussia Mönchengladbach, are ongoing, with an agreement expected before the transfer deadline on June 10.
Cherki's Transfer Details
- Current Status: Manchester City has reportedly agreed on a transfer deal for Rabyn Cherki valued at approximately €40 million, subject to negotiations with Lyon[1][3][5].
- Expected Final Offer: The deal is expected to amount to €40 million, following an initial offer of €22.5 million that was deemed unacceptable[1][2].
- Club Motives: Cherki's signing is part of Manchester City's summer restructuring, as they look to compensate for the possible departures of Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish[1][3].
- Player Profile: In the 2022/23 season, Cherki excelled in Ligue 1, scoring eight goals and registering 11 assists in 30 appearances for Lyon[4].
Manchester City appears set to secure the services of the highly-coveted young midfielder, Rayan Cherki, after agreeing on a transfer deal worth approximately €40 million. Despite Dortmund's long-standing interest, the door for them seems to have closed following Cherki's impressive performance in the European leagues, particularly the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Dortmund continues its pursuit of another rising star, Jude Bellingham, with negotiations ongoing with his current club, Borussia Mönchengladbach, aiming to seal the deal before the transfer deadline on June 10.
