“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.

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

Rayan Cherki is only the latest talent fresh off the Lyon production line, but he may be the best yet. He joined Lyon at the age of seven from AS Saint-Priest and, aged 16 years and 140 days, became their youngest goalscorer in January 2020.

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.

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