Manchester City: Rayan Cherki's first words… in English

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By: Manu Tournoux

Freshly transferred to Manchester City, Rayan Cherki gave his first words to the media of the Mancunian club. If he tried to express himself in English, his mastery caused a few laughs on social networks. “” I'm here for take the good balls… and give the pleasure for the world, for the club and for the fans “Said the 21 -year -old attacking midfielder, visibly hesitant but voluntary. A sequence of course compared to the legendary ” I recup the ball From Nabil Fékir.

Despite these linguistic stammering, Cherki arrives in City with solid sports arguments: 12 goals and 20 assists with OL in the 2024-2025 season. Transferred for € 42.5 million, it is seen as a potential successor to Kevin de Bruyne. Under contract until 2030, he will have time to improve his English … and to make his talent speak on the field, from the World Cup clubs in the United States.