Real Madrid continues to keep an eye on the market. Florentino Pérez‘s transfer policy in recent years has been based mainly on signing young talent with a promising future ahead of them. Although large sums of money have been invested in some players, the club continues to focus on promising young players, in some cases unknown, who canadapt to the group little by little. Now, Real Madrid has set its sights on an 18-year-old player from Olympique Lyon, Rayan Cherki. A case that is very reminiscent of Karim Benzema.
Real Madrid’s transfer policy
Faced with a year of poor results, it seems that Florentino Pérez has strayed a little from the team’s transfer policy, although not by much. Although the signings of Huijsen and Carreras (still to be confirmed) represent a high financial cost, we are still talking about two young players who could have a long career at the club. The arrival of Alexander-Arnold, who was supposed to come for free but has been paid to play in the Club World Cup, is another example of this policy, which seeks to spend as little as possible.
But in recent years, many players have arrived at a very young age and have gradually earned a place in the team. Cases such as Rodrygo, Vinicius, and Valverde are great examples, and Mastuonono (who could also turn out to be a little more expensive), if the deal goes through, demonstrates the club’s commitment to young talent with a bright future.
Cherki, Lyon’s French gem
Real Madrid has now set its sights on a young footballer who is reminiscent of the signing of Karim Benzema back in 2009, when the Whites brought in a player unknown to the fans but who was already beginning to show signs of his talent in France. He struggled to adapt to Real Madrid, or rather the other way around, as it took time for people to recognize the excellent football he was capable of, but he ended up leaving as a legend of the club. Rayan Cherki is beginning to shine at Olympique Lyon at just 18 years of age.
The attacking midfielder could become the Whites’ bet for the coming years. A left-footed player who can play in the center or on both wings, with ball control only suitable for the chosen few, with speed and the ball glued to his feet, with a great ability to dribble in tight spaces, and a unique reading of the game. He is a good assist provider and a good finisher.
Manchester City already wants him
Real Madrid has not been the only team to set its sights on the young Frenchman. As usual, the Premier League also wants to sign him, and the team that seems most likely to do so is Guardiola‘s Manchester City, which is undergoing a major rebuild after its worst season since the Catalan coach took charge of the squad.
If Real Madrid wants to sign the player, they will have to hurry, but they have a problem in their squad, as Cherki’s position is highly sought after at the club, and there are many players capable of filling his position on the field, so it would be necessary to make room among the current members.
Real Madrid continues to scout the market to strengthen its squad with players of the future. Cherki is destined to be a leader in French football. His emergence has been phenomenal, and he could be one of the players chosen by the White team for the future.