According to Foot Mercato, Cherki stated that he is not currently dreaming of the Ballon d'Or and just wants to focus on being himself.

In recent weeks, discussions about the Ballon d'Or have intensified almost daily. As contenders for the 2024 Ballon d'Or have begun to speak out, Mbappé, Dembélé, and Yamal have successively sparked heated debate with their strong statements.

Cherki was not included in this year's 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or, but the Lyon player spoke about his dream of winning the award in the future during an interview with Téléfoot. He said: "Will I dream of the Ballon d'Or? Not right now... I am a player who loves football. I'm not here to calculate or play politics. I just want to be myself."

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