Xavi Alonso era is coming: Real Madrid s offensive line has no place left for Chergi

Although Rayan Cherki's transfer fee is only 22 million euros, which is extremely cost-effective in the current transfer market, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has clearly ruled out the possibility of signing the 21-year-old Lyon star.

The club believes that with Xavi Alonso coming as head coach, Cherki has little room for playing in the team next season. This decision not only disappointed Chelsky, who was eager to join Real Madrid - he has publicly expressed his yearning for the Bernabeu many times, but also regretted some of the club's core figures who have promoted the transfer.

These include Zinedin Zidane, one of Perez's most trusted figures and have personally recommended this young French talent on many occasions. However, even Zidane's support failed to change the club's final position.

From the technical ability and potential, Cherki is undoubtedly one of the most popular new stars in European football. His value is only 22 million euros, and it is undoubtedly an investment of "great value for money" in today's transfer market, which costs hundreds of millions of euros. Especially considering his creativity, dribbling ability, and his versatility as a winger or forward.

However, in Real Madrid's existing offensive configuration, young talents such as Vinicius, Rodrigo, Brahim Dias, and Arda Gule have been gathered. In addition, Mbappe's possible joining and Enderick who will join in the future, the frontcourt position has become saturated.

With Xavi Alonso officially taking over the coaching position in June, the club prefers to maintain a balanced lineup rather than continuing to add people in an already crowded position. Buying playing time for a new player may actually cause difficulties in the allocation of resources within the team, which is exactly what Real Madrid management hopes to avoid.

Although this transfer failed, this does not mean that Cherki's career prospects have been set. In fact, he still attracted the attention of many European clubs, and many teams are willing to provide him with a stable opportunity to play and a platform for growth.

At the same time, Real Madrid did not completely close the door. Club chief scout Juni Calafat will continue to pay attention to Cherki's development trends. If the French international can continue to improve in the new environment and realize its full potential, it is not impossible for Real Madrid to reconsider introducing him in the future.

But by then, his value may no longer be 22 million euros.