Manchester City is trapped in one of Europe’s most exciting young offensive talents, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Premier League giants have reached a personal agreement with Lyon star Rayancherki.
Widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in League One, the 21-year-old Frenchman has been on City’s radar for several months and now appears ready for a move to Etihad Stadium.
The French offensive midfielder has linked his move to Liverpool, but City has won the race to sign him this summer.
Cherki gave the switch to England a green light. Personal terms have already settled between player representatives and Man City.
Rayan Cherki is keen to leave Lyon
The next step in this process is the official bid from the city to Lyon Olympics. This will be submitted in the next few hours.
The initial discussion between the two clubs began on the weekend and laid the foundation for what could become a quick and smooth negotiation process.
Recognizing the value and potential of Cerki, Lyon is open to consultations, but could demand a significant fee, especially as several top clubs in Europe have previously expressed interest in players.
Cherki has been leaning for Stardom for a long time and made her debut with Lyon at just 16 years old.
Known for his dribbling ability and creativity in the final third, he compared him to something like Riad Marez, a former Man City fan favorite.
Man City was impressed by Cherki’s talent
Pep Guardiola is considered a big admiration for Cerki’s creativity, and after a season with Lyon, that’s hardly a surprise.
The Frenchman scored 12 goals and provided 20 assists to the French club in a highly successful individual season last season.
If the contract is finalized, Cherki will be the first major signature in the summer window city, another statement that he will refresh and evolve his team after the trophy-free season.
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