Real Madrid strives to strengthen its squad with the best available players in every transfer window, continuing its ongoing quest to dominate domestic and continental competitions. The Royal Club is never satisfied with anything less than the top, which keeps it at the heart of the transfer market, tracking the most prominent rising talents and promising stars.
In this context, according to information from the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central,” the name of young French star Rayan Cherki, a player for Olympique Lyonnais, has often been linked to Real Madrid, amid hopes among fans that he will be one of the names wearing the white shirt in the future.
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Cherki, who has always publicly expressed his love for Real Madrid, has never hidden his dream of representing the Spanish club. In several press interviews, he has confirmed that playing for Los Blancos was his childhood dream, which has made his association with the club a frequent topic of media headlines, especially with his increasing brilliance in the French league.
Although Cherki has been on the list of candidates submitted to Real Madrid in recent years, the club’s management has not made a final decision regarding him. While the case remained pending in the Spanish capital, Manchester City moved quickly and sealed the deal, capitalizing on the player’s brilliance and maturity in recent seasons.
Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano announced on his X account that the deal had been officially completed, saying:
“Ryan Cherki to Manchester City, let’s go! The deal has been finalized after direct contact. Cherki will sign a five-year contract, and Lyon will receive €35 million, plus bonuses. The paperwork is now being prepared before the Club World Cup.”
Simply put, there isn’t room for everyone. Real Madrid currently has a distinguished group of young players, making it unrealistic to sign every outstanding talent. With the growing talent pool, the club has become more selective in its technical decisions, especially regarding emerging talent.
This policy may sometimes mean losing some promising signings, as was the case with Cherki, but it is part of a long-term strategy aimed at selecting the most suitable players for the team’s project, rather than randomly accumulating them. Ultimately, a balance must be struck between the present and the future, which requires careful decisions, some of which are correct, while others may be subject to future review.
Perhaps if Real Madrid didn’t already have young players in similar roles and playing style, it would have made sense to pursue Sharqi. However, the reality is that the team currently possesses a number of similar talents in attacking positions, making the addition of an additional player at this time unnecessary.
