re: 2015/2016 Transfer Discussion

Real Madrid's Denis Cheryshev, who is currently on international duty with Russia, told local reporters he has a €200m buyout clause.

"It was the club's decision. Real Madrid probably didn't want anyone else to sign me", the winger told Sport Express ahead of Russia's Euro 2016 qualifier against Sweden. Cheryshev, who came through the ranks at Real Madrid's youth academy said that, just as in previous seasons, there were clubs interested in signing him during the summer transfer window, but no "firm offers".

"There was interest in a loan deal, but Real Madrid did not want to let me go", he said. The Russian admitted it is hard to play when the team's star player, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, plays in his natural position. He went on to describe not being named in Rafael Benítez's squad for the league games against Sporting Gijón and Betis as "unpleasant". "Still, a footballer has to keep working hard to earn a call-up and some playing time. You can't relax, because if you do, you definitely won't get a call-up", he said.


Read more: Real Madrid: Denis Cheryshev's €200m buyout clause - MARCA.com (English version)