Manchester City announced the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon with the player calling the move a personal dream. The reported €36 million ($41.1 million) transfer sees Cherki sign a five-year deal at his new club which will keep him there until 2030.

Manchester City signed Rayan Cherki on Tuesday and the France international can replace the creativity of Kevin De Bruyne in the squad.

Manchester City have announced their latest big-money acquisition of the summer transfer window as Rayan Cherki completes his switch from Lyon.The France international joins the club on a long-term

The France international has signed a five-year deal until 2030 and will be available to play for Pep Guardiola's side at the Club World Cup

Manchester City kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki from Lyon for 36 million euros ($41 million) on Tuesday, in time to play in the Club World Cup.

Following his international debut for France in their 5-4 UEFA Nations League semi-final defeat to Spain, Rayan Cherki seemingly announced his imminent move to Manchester City. Speaking with