Rayan Cherki, Manchester City and Lyon
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Rayan Cherki says he wanted to get his move to City sorted quickly in order to play in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder agreed a five-year deal at the Etihad
Rayan Cherki says he’s thrilled about the prospect of playing alongside City’s numerous attacking talents after finalising his move to the Club.
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has offered support to Rayan Cherki following his £30million move to Manchester City. The 21-year-old was one of the latest faces through the door at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola bolstered his side ahead of the Club World Cup.
Rayan Cherki has arrived at the Etihad Stadium!The French attacking midfielder has signed a five-year deal and will join up with Pep Guardiola’s squad this summer. Here we get to know our new
Cherki also said of his ambitions with City: “It’s very important for me to play the big cups like the World Cup and the Champions League. “When I saw that City wanted me and that they play in the Champions League, it was very important.
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Manchester City has kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki from Lyon for 36 million euros in time to play in the Club World Cup.
Rayan Cherki is only the latest talent fresh off the Lyon production line, but he may be the best yet. He joined Lyon at the age of seven from AS Saint-Priest and, aged 16 years and 140 days, became their youngest goalscorer in January 2020.
The France playmaker is a mercurial genius who is set to transform Manchester City's midfield. There is far more to him than meets the eye