The first words from Rayan Cherki to Manchester City

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By: Manu Tournoux

It is the first day of the rest of his life. Rayan Cherki signed in Manchester City until 2030. He left Olympique Lyonnais, his training club, one year before the end of his contract and a year after having signed an epic extension, which cost him a few days in the reserve team. The start of a crazy final straight line with the Gones since he simply offered himself the best season of his young career with 12 goals and 20 assists in 44 appearances.

He will no doubt regret that he did not succeed in taking his club to the Champions League, nor to win a title as farewell. The attacking midfielder can at least boast of something. Its transfer will offer a huge air bowl to the Rhodanians, they who were retloded in a conservatory manner by the DNCG last fall. He will bring back “€ 42.5 million including 6M € of bonuses“Explains OL in its press release, in addition to”15% on a possible future capital gain.»»

Cherki absolutely wanted to join City

The now French neo-international (2 selections, 1 goal) is entering a new dimension with this movement towards the English giant. “It's a dream for mehe says on the site of his new team. Honestly, joining a club like Manchester City and having the opportunity to take a new step in my career here is something very, very special ”continues the new recruit of 21 years, which claims to have “Worked hard all my life for it.»»

Inevitably, the presence of Guardiola has a lot to do with his decision. “”I love this sport and I can't wait to progress here in Manchester with Pep and his team. Everyone knows the talent of City; They have been so successful for many years. I am keen to help the team continue to win. I would only leave Lyon for a project I really believe in, and everything in City suggests that I can develop my game and help the team succeed in the future. I can't wait to show City fans what I am capable of.»Place at the show.