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Rayan Cherki has shown his enduring connection to Olympique Lyonnais following the club’s confirmation it will remain in Ligue 1 next season. Shortly after France’s financial watchdog, the DNCG, gave the green light for OL to stay in the top flight, Cherki took to social media to celebrate the news. The 20-year-old forward posted a […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had some kind words for France forward of Algerian descent Rayan Cherki on Wednesday evening after the team’s 2-0 win against Wydad Athletic Club in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The forward signed for the English Premier League club this month in a move from French Ligue 1 side […]
The African duo of Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki has been named in the Manchester City squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The English Premier League club completed the signing of Algerian defender Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday. Subsequently, on Tuesday, Manchester City announced the acquisition of French forward of Algerian descent […]
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Rayan Cherki has agreed to leave Olympique Lyonnais for Manchester City, with the French midfielder reportedly convinced by Pep Guardiola’s tactical blueprint for his future role at the Premier League champions. According to reports from L’Équipe, the 20-year-old Frenchman was persuaded to make the switch after Guardiola personally laid out a detailed development plan tailored […]
French forward of Algerian descent Rayan Cherki has revealed that he wants to develop further during his time at Manchester City. The 22-year-old in the last few years has established himself as one of the most talented youngsters in the world. After an outstanding campaign with Olympique Lyon in the 2024/25 football season, Rayan Cherki […]
French forward of Algerian descent, Rayan Cherki, has described his move to Manchester City as a dream come through. The young sensation sealed his transfer to the English Premier League giants from Olympique Lyon on Tuesday, June 10. “Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has put […]
France-born forward of Algerian descent, Rayan Cherki, has completed his much-anticipated transfer to Manchester City. The English Premier League club announced the signing of the highly-rated attacker on Tuesday, June 10, indicating that Cherki has signed a five-year contract. “Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has […]
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to officially announce the signing of French forward of Algerian descent, Rayan Cherki. The English Premier League giants and French outfit Olympique Lyon have signed all documents for the Rayan Cherki deal. Manchester City are paying a fixed fee of €36 million for the attacker. The club will also pay […]
Pierre Sage has heaped praise on Rayan Cherki, tipping the young forward to become one of the world’s best players if he maintains his current trajectory at both club and international level. Speaking to Le Parisien, the new RC Lens manager reflected on his time working with Cherki at Olympique Lyonnais and expressed admiration for […]
French-Algerian forward Rayan Cherki has opened up about his imminent move to English Premier League side Manchester City. Speaking to French broadcaster Téléfoot, the 21-year-old Lyon star hinted strongly at the move. “Yes, it will happen. You know my answer, everyone knows it. We still have one game to play. But after that, it’s all […]
