Cherki's change failed: Dortmund falls by the wayside!

Cherki's change failed: Dortmund falls by the wayside!

The transfer rumors surrounding Rayan Cherki never end. In recent weeks, the talented Olympique Lyon player has repeatedly been in the focus of Borussia Dortmund. So reported derwesten.de that Dortmund had already made an offer of 22.5 million euros in the winter to sign Cherki for the current season. But the deal didn't go through.

Now a move to Manchester City also seems to have fallen through. Here too, a similar sum of 22.5 million euros was offered, but this was rejected by Lyon. Lyon apparently has higher expectations of the transfer fee and is waiting for a better offer. Cherki himself is reportedly very interested in moving to City and dreams of playing under Pep Guardiola. Despite these ambitions, the player has also expressed his desire to move to Dortmund in the past.

The reactions from Lyon

The entire situation is made particularly explosive by the statements made by Lyon boss John Textor. He quickly described the Dortmund offer as “fake news” and criticized the way the change was communicated as disrespectful. Textor makes it clear that the offer is below Cherki's market value and is not very enthusiastic about Dortmund's attempts to sign the player ruhr24.de reported. His statement that Cherki cannot move to Dortmund before the summer of 2025 puts those responsible at BVB in a tricky position.

BVB fans are already making their displeasure heard loudly on social media. The failed venture is perceived by many as disappointing, especially because Dortmund had high expectations of Cherki. The deserved pressure to bring a new name with potential into your team is growing.

An uncertain look into the future

Knowing that Cherki is contractually bound to Lyon until June 30, 2026, the possibility of a transfer in the near future becomes increasingly unrealistic. Borussia Dortmund would have to increasingly look for alternatives while at the same time focusing on Jobe Bellingham. However, negotiations here are also stalling. The likelihood of signing another player to strengthen the team at short notice is considered to be low. For now, Cherki remains a fascinating example for football of how future traumas in the transfer business are often just a “what if?” nourish.

So this summer you could dream about the big names in the Bundesliga, while the reality in the Cherki case becomes a patient game for Borussia Dortmund fans.

For further discussions about the transfer summer and all current developments, it is worth taking a look at the football community, for example in Transfermarkt.de can be found.