Man City sign midfielder Cherki from Lyon for £30m
Summary
Manchester City has signed Rayan Cherki, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder from Lyon, in a deal worth £30.45 million. Cherki has signed a five-year contract and will play for City in the Club World Cup starting in the United States on June 14, 2025. He has already played almost 200 games for Lyon and recently made his debut for France's senior national team.Key Facts
- Manchester City signed Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial fee of £30.45 million.
- Cherki, 21, signed a five-year contract with Manchester City.
- He is set to play at the Club World Cup, which starts on June 14, 2025.
- Cherki played 185 games for Lyon, scoring 29 goals and providing 45 assists.
- He made his senior debut for France last Thursday and has played two matches.
- Cherki scored once and made an assist in France's Nations League semi-final.
- Manchester City also recently signed Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves and Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea.
- City football director Hugo Viana believes Cherki can become a world-class player under Pep Guardiola.
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