Rayan Cherki has decided to join Manchester City, rejecting offers from Liverpool and other top clubs after a standout season with Lyon.
The 21-year-old French attacking midfielder impressed by scoring 12 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions. Despite Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot reportedly cutting his vacation short to meet Cherki personally, the player has chosen City, according to credible journalist Florian Plettenberg.
Cherki is expected to sign a contract lasting until 2030, with a transfer fee estimated between £29 million and £34 million. He will likely join Manchester City ahead of their upcoming Club World Cup campaign in the United States later this month.
Man City Near Completion of Two Key Signings: Cherki and Reijnders
Manchester City is close to securing two significant signings this summer, with Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders set to join Pep Guardiola’s squad before the Club World Cup.
Cherki has agreed to a deal worth between £29 million and £34 million to leave Lyon, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. The young French talent, who scored 12 goals last season, expressed readiness for a new challenge, saying:
“I achieved what I wanted at Lyon… I experienced all emotions. But now, a man must fight for his new club.”
Negotiations over personal terms went smoothly, with the player’s representatives aiming for a swift official announcement.
Additionally, Manchester City have finalized a £46.3 million agreement with AC Milan for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who had an impressive season in Serie A and for the Netherlands national team.
