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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

French winger joins Man City in time for Club World Cup

  • Rayan Cherki has signed a five-year deal with Manchester City for €37m from Lyon as the club continues to rebuild its squad.
  • Cherki's transfer fee could increase based on add-ons; he scored 12 goals and had 20 assists for Lyon, earning the Europa League Young Player of the Year award.
  • Along with Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli, Cherki will be eligible to play in the Club World Cup, where Man City will face Wydad AC, Al Ain, and Juventus in Group G.
  • Manchester City has also agreed to a €55m fee with AC Milan for Tijjani Reijnders, as Pep Guardiola reshapes the midfield following Kevin De Bruyne's departure.
  • Cherki expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City, calling it a 'dream' and highlighting his eagerness to develop under Pep Guardiola's guidance.

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