Premier League side Manchester City announced the signing of midfielder Rayan Cherki
from Ligue 1 side Lyon on a five-year contract that will keep the 21-year-old tied at the Etihad Stadium until 2030.
Manchester City announced the signing of midfielder Rayan Cherki
Cherki, a Lyon product rose through the ranks at the French unit and became the youngest player to score for the fabled club in the UEFA Champions League.
“The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, which keeps him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2030.
“Cherki, a product of Lyon’s academy, is vastly experienced despite his young age, having already played 185 times for his boyhood club,” the Club said in a statement.
“This is a dream for me,” Cherki said after putting pen to paper on the City deal.
“To join a club like Manchester City and have the opportunity to grow under Pep Guardiola is something very special. I’ve worked all my life for this, and I can’t wait to show the City fans what I can do,” said the Frenchman.
“I would only leave Lyon for a project I really believe in, and everything at City suggests I can develop my game and help the team win,” he revealed.
“Everyone knows how good City are the responsibility to help continue that success is something I want to embrace,” the 21-year-old added.
“He’s a player our scouts have followed closely,” Director of Football Hugo Viana said.
“His creativity, vision, and confidence on the ball mark him out as a top-tier talent. Under Pep’s guidance, we believe Rayan can become a world-class footballer,” Viana added.
Cherki will be available for City immediately and is expected to feature in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the USA this summer.
