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Lyon wonderkid Cherki reveals he was discovered in a parking lot

Lyon starlet Rayan Cherki has revealed that his talents were initially spotted by a coach who saw him playing in a parking lot.

Cherki has become one of the most coveted talents in Europe after breaking through to Lyon's first team last season as a 16-year-old.

In June, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed that Manchester United and Real Madrid were both interested in signing Cherki before he committed to a professional contract with Lyon.

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Speaking to Telefoot, Cherki said his path in football began with a chance encounter with a Lyon coach in a parking lot.