Rayan Cherki has explained how he envisions himself fitting into Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad after completing his much-awaited move from Lyon.

Rayan Cherki says he’s thrilled about the prospect of playing alongside City’s numerous attacking talents after finalising his move to the Club.

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.

Manchester City complete the signing of attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial fee of £30.45m.

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.

Manchester City have signed France international Rayan Cherki from Lyon, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from French club Lyon for €36.5million (£30.9m, $41.7m). The 21-year-old France international has signed a five-year contract until 2030. He will be available to play for Pep Guardiola’s side at the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States.

It is two signings in two days for Manchester City and, according to Opta, they are two impressive ones at that. Rayan Cherki led all players aged 21 or under for both chances created (75) and expected assists (11.7) in Europe's big five leagues in 2024-25.