While the French nugget Rayan Cherki tackles his first season in the Premier League with Manchester City after his summer transfer from Olympique Lyonnais for just under 40 million euros, the 22 -year -old striker has already shown lightning of his talent. Author of 12 goals and 20 assists in 44 games last season with Lyon, Cherki scored at the Club World Cup and its championship debut against Wolverhampton. However, his tenure against Tottenham highlighted the difficulties of adaptation to the pace and the requirement of English football, and a thigh injury will keep him away from the land for several weeks.
Despite this stopover, the club remains confident in its development. Hugo Viana, Sports Director of Manchester City, said Cherki was “A young player, a real talent” and that he still had to progress to adapt to the Premier League, “Who is very demanding”. He added: “This season will be important for its development, but we look at the future positively. He has all the qualities to become a key player and gradually replace pillars like Gundogan or Bruyne ” according to Manchester Evening News.
