Manchester Metropolis have wrapped up the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon, bringing within the highly-rated attacking midfielder forward of the opening deadline for summer season transfers.
The Premier League champions pays an preliminary £30.45million for the 21-year-old, who has penned a five-year contract working till 2030.
He can be eligible to function for Metropolis on the Membership World Cup, which kicks off in the USA on June 14.
Cherki departs Lyon after amassing near 200 senior appearances, tallying 29 targets and 45 assists. He additionally has two caps for the French nationwide staff, scoring as soon as.
“It is a dream for me,” Cherki mentioned upon finishing the transfer. “Actually, to be becoming a member of a membership like Manchester Metropolis and have the chance to make the subsequent step in my profession right here is one thing very, very particular.”
His arrival marks Metropolis’s third addition within the house of two days. On Monday, the membership confirmed the £31m signing of left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolves, whereas earlier on Tuesday, veteran goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli joined from Chelsea.
We’re delighted to announce the signing of Rayan Cherki ✍️🩵
— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) June 10, 2025
Cherki broke into Lyon’s senior facet at simply 16 years outdated in October 2019 and has since developed into certainly one of Ligue 1’s standout inventive skills.
“I’ve labored so onerous for this all my life,” he added. “I like this sport, and I can’t wait to develop additional right here in Manchester with Pep and his backroom workers.
“The accountability to assist the staff proceed successful is one thing I wish to embrace. I might solely go away Lyon for a challenge I actually consider in, and all the pieces at Metropolis suggests I can develop my sport and assist the staff achieve success sooner or later.”
Cherki not too long ago made his senior debut for France throughout their Nations League semi-final conflict with Spain.
Coming off the bench, he grabbed a objective and an help in a 5-4 defeat after trailing 5-1. He then began within the third-place match, the place France beat Germany 2-0.
