French media reports that Rayan Cherki is being approached to play for the Italy national team. Cherki’s name has become more known. After Liverpool were linked with an interest in the 21-year-old forward in the January transfer window. With some outlets reporting that the Reds have started making an offer to Olympique Lyonnais.
The latest report from RMC is that the Italian national team is also making a move. UFABET With the Azzurri hoping to persuade Cherki to choose to play for the senior national team on behalf of Italy.
This case will probably make the French national team think hard because before this. The Algerian national team had tried to contact the player all the time. However, Cherki’s attitude still wants to play for the French national team.
However, the arrival of Italy may prompt Cherki to consider his options, as his current status means he can only play for the French youth team and has not yet been called up by Didier Deschamps to play for Les Bleus’ senior team.
It is up to Cherki to decide which senior national team he will play for, with the player currently having options in France, Italy and Algeria.
Cherki is a highly rated prospect and has tipped for a bright future. Having made his first-team debut for Lyon at just 16 years of age. Despite not yet earning a call-up to the French national team. His performances in Ligue 1 have reportedly caught the attention of Mancini and his coaching staff. And he could indeed soon be in line for his first senior international cap with Italy.