Rayan Cherki
22-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cherki joined City from Lyon this summer in a move that has much of Europe talking about the possibilities, linking an already prolific goal scorer and ball distributor with an already loaded squad. He expects to take some of the Kevin De Bruyne role, but it's almost impossible to be that direct of a replacement. He recorded 31 goal contributions between Europa League and Ligue 1 play last season and his creative numbers have been compared to the best in Europe. The biggest question in his first season will be if the minutes are consistently available to him. City are deep at every position if everyone stays healthy, and there's no guarantee frequent starts will be available for Cherki.
Completes move to City
Cherki has completed his transfer to Manchester City from Lyon, according to his new club.
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Cherki has been linked to City, and the move has finally gone through, with the attacker inking a deal until 2030. He is coming off of his breakout season with Lyon, starting in 33 of his 42 appearances while recording 12 goals and 19 assists, breaking the 30-goal contribution mark. With the exit of Kevin De Bruyne and possibly other midfielders, spots in the team are opening up for the 21-year-old, with many expecting him to assume a solid role in his first campaign at the Etihad.
Cherki has been linked to City, and the move has finally gone through, with the attacker inking a deal until 2030. He is coming off of his breakout season with Lyon, starting in 33 of his 42 appearances while recording 12 goals and 19 assists, breaking the 30-goal contribution mark. With the exit of Kevin De Bruyne and possibly other midfielders, spots in the team are opening up for the 21-year-old, with many expecting him to assume a solid role in his first campaign at the Etihad.
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Breakout season with Lyon
Cherki had a standout 2024-25 season, recording 12 goals and 19 assists across all competitions for Lyon in 42 appearances.
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Provides assist in win
Cherki assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Angers.
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Active display in loss
Cherki had five shots (three on target), created two chances and sent in six crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Lens.
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Assists Saturday
Cherki assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Rennes.
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Stuffs stat sheet in win
Cherki scored a goal, had five crosses, five corner kicks and created four chances in Lyon's 3-1 win over Auxerre.
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Lyon reject initial approach
Lyon have rejected Manchester City's offer for Cherki, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Deutschland.
ANALYSIS
Cherki is one of the top targets for Manchester City this summer, and the Citizens are looking to complete a move for the French star before the start of the FIFA Club World Cup. For that to happen, though, City must deliver a better offer since Lyon aren't likely to part ways with their star playmaker easily. Negotiations between the two clubs are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
Cherki is one of the top targets for Manchester City this summer, and the Citizens are looking to complete a move for the French star before the start of the FIFA Club World Cup. For that to happen, though, City must deliver a better offer since Lyon aren't likely to part ways with their star playmaker easily. Negotiations between the two clubs are expected to continue in the coming weeks.