[Manchester City](https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com) have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, which keeps him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2030. A phenomenal job done by the board and new man Hugo Viana. For a player of Cherki’s quality to be had for under 40M is absurd. Well done.
Let’s hear from the man himself:
> “This is a dream for me,” Cherki said. “Honestly, to be joining a club like Manchester City and have the opportunity to make the next step in my career here is something very, very special.
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> “I have worked so hard for this all my life. I love this sport, and I can’t wait to develop further here in Manchester with Pep and his backroom staff.
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> “Everyone knows how good City are – they have been so successful for many years now. The responsibility to help the team continue winning is something I want to embrace.
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> “I would only leave Lyon for a project I really believe in and everything at City suggests I can develop my game and help the team be successful in the future.
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> “I can’t wait to show City fans what I can do.”
Cannot wait to see the player in sky blue in the Club World Cup this summer and beyond,