Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak stated that his club aimed to bring new signings ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. Speaking with Chris Bailey in his annual end-of-season interview on mancity.

“I am passionate to play for him!” A genuinely two-footed creative talent, Cherki has been one of the standout players in Ligue 1 since becoming a regular with Lyon in 2022/23. He provided the joint-most assists in the French top tier last term and was one of just two men outside of Paris Saint-Germain to feature in the league’s Team of the Season.

Manchester City have completed the signing of France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial fee of 36million euros (£30.5m)

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.

As Rayan Cherki arrives at Manchester City with Jack Grealish's career with the club seemingly at an end, Pep Guardiola has gained a reputation for stifling creative talents.

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Man City have set their sights on Cherki as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is close to joining Napoli after not being offered a new contract at the Etihad. Despite Phil Foden already being in the squad, Pep Guardiola has asked for another attacking midfielder to help his side move on from De Bruyne.

Transfer expert Romano has since revealed that Cherki is “in a rush” to join Pep Guardiola ’s side as he wants to represent the Premier League giants at the FIFA Club World Cup, which begins for City on June 18 with a group-stage fixture against Wydad AC.