The buzz around Lyon’s Rayan Cherki has been building for nearly half a decade, but this season, Cherki has finally erupted into one of Europe’s best wingers and is now set to leave his boyhood club ...

This is an updated version of a piece originally published in April 2025. The Athletic today reported that Cherki is set to join Manchester City this summer. It’s been a breathless start to the game.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from French club Lyon for €36.5million (£30.9m, $41.7m). The 21-year-old France international has signed a five-year contract until 2030. He ...