Premier League star had secret trial with Chelsea before £30m transfer to rivalsMan City playmaker Rayan Cherki once had a secret trial at Chelsea as a youngster before, eventually, signing for a Premier League club in a £30m transfer this summer. View 2 Images Rayan Cherki had a secret trial at Chelsea when he was a youngster. (Image: Getty Images)Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki once underwent a secret trial with Chelsea and, subsequently, turned down his proposed switch to Stamford Bridge because he found it 'too easy'. Charlton striker Miles Leaburn has revealed details of the time when Cherki was training with Chelsea as a youngster. ‌View 2 Images Rayan Cherki is claimed to have had a trial at Chelsea when he was a youngster.

Source: Daily Mirror January 10, 2026 22:06 UTC