Manchester City have completed the £34m signing of French midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, a prodigious talent with a history of controversy and brilliance. Cherki, 21, is known for his flair, two-footed dribbling, and bold on-pitch persona.
Cherki’s qualities that once led him to provoke Manchester United fans during a Europa League tie. Despite past attitude issues, including demanding to be dropped to Lyon’s youth squad and criticism from former managers, Cherki’s raw talent has never been in doubt. Having contributed 32 goals and assists in 44 appearances this season, he’s now under Pep Guardiola’s wing, an environment known for shaping stars.
Former coaches and teammates like Thierry Henry and Alexandre Lacazette have defended Cherki, highlighting his misunderstood nature and immense skill. With his national team debut goal and maturity evolving, Cherki arrives at City as a player ready to prove himself.
A Goal of the Tournament contender from France debutant Rayan Cherki 🥵#UNLGOTR | @AlipayPlus pic.twitter.com/6fj4dABpGB
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R. Cherki
Mathis Ryan Cherki
FranceThis season he played in total 30 times for 2047 minutes for Ligue 1.
R. Cherki scored 8 goals for Olympique Lyonnais. He procured 11 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 6th in Ligue 1. In the last match Olympique Lyonnais won 2-0 against Angers SCO.
Olympique Lyonnais performance and stats
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is currently 6th in the Ligue 1 with 57 points.
In the last 34 games, it has won 17 times, drew 6 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Olympique Lyonnais won 2-0 against Angers SCO.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 65 goals and conceding 46.
