Manchester City Official: Sign Lyon Midfielder Cherki for 42.5 Million Euros, Five-Year Contract
On June 11, 2025, Manchester City officially announced an important signing. The club has successfully signed midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, and the two sides have signed a five-year contract. The transfer fee is 40.5 million euros, with an additional 2 million euros in add-ons, and Lyon retains a 15% sell-on clause.
Cherki is a versatile player who can play multiple positions such as winger or attacking midfielder. He has excellent dribbling and breakthrough abilities, and is good at using gaps to complete attacks. He not only has outstanding assist awareness but also very prominent shooting ability. His both feet are technically balanced, and he is proficient in dribbling past defenders, delivering accurate crosses, or shooting from various angles.
Regarding this transfer, Cherki could not hide his excitement: "This is like a dream for me. To be honest, being able to join a club like Manchester City and have the opportunity to take the next step in my career here is really, really special. I have fought for this all my life. I love football and can't wait to continue improving myself with Pep Guardiola and his coaching team in Manchester." He also said that City's success over the years is obvious to all, and he is happy to take on the responsibility of helping the team continue to win. He believes that on the platform of Manchester City, he can improve his level and help the team achieve success in the future.
Hugo Viana, Manchester City's football director, also expressed his joy at Cherki's arrival: "We are very pleased that Rayan has joined Manchester City. We have been committed to introducing top talents to the club, and he is exactly what we need. Our scouts have been following him for a long time, and we are deeply impressed by his skills and creativity." He firmly believes that under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, Cherki is now in the best development stage, and with the club's support and training, he will definitely grow into a world-class player.
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