Manchester City Closing in on Rayan Cherki Deal From Lyon
- Manchester City confirmed the signing of 21-year-old Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki on June 9, 2025, at the Etihad Stadium.
- The deal followed weeks of negotiation amid competition from Liverpool and German clubs, with Manchester City eager to complete it before the Club World Cup registration closed on June 10.
- Cherki impressed by scoring on his France debut against Spain and completed a medical ahead of signing a five-year contract, joining City’s rebuilding midfield after Kevin De Bruyne’s departure.
- Manchester City agreed a transfer fee around £31m–£37m plus bonuses, and Director of Football Hugo Viana said, “We’re very happy to have Rayan at City” and consider him top talent.
- Cherki joins other new signings like Rayan Aït-Nouri and Tijjani Reijnders, all expected to be available for the FIFA Club World Cup starting June 14, signaling City’s focus on squad renewal and competitiveness.
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