Adapting to life in England will be one of Rayan Cherki’s biggest challenges during the early spell of his Manchester City career.
However, the same has always been the case for any player who has made his way to the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola has praised Cherki, who has had a solid start to life in English football — coming off the bench to score against Wolves in his dazzling cameo and subsequently having a quiet game against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Frenchman’s teammates seem to rate him highly as well, with Rodri comparing Cherki to Riyad Mahrez and with just two league games under his belt, it would be too early to judge the 22-year-old.
Rayan Cherki is gelling with Phil Foden at Man City
Ultimately, Rayan Cherki will be determined to become a hit in the Premier League and cement his status as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world.
Cherki hopes to win the Ballon d’Or in a City shirt, which highlights how ambitious he is.
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The Athletic have revealed that Cherki is bonding with Phil Foden as the pair are always spotted together in warm-ups.
Rayan Cherki points in a Manchester City shirt.
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Foden, who Rio Ferdinand called “unreal” and his teammate try to outdo each other while doing kick-ups while both players play long passes into the other to put their respective first touch to the test.
Rayan Cherki clapped for Phil Foden in training
Ultimately, Pep Guardiola will be hoping that both players can form a devastating duo on the pitch this season.
With Foden and Cherki both being exceptional attacking midfielders, they could give Manchester City a much-needed X-factor in the final third alongside Erling Haaland to win major silverware this campaign.
Cherki clapped for Foden in training after he struck a half-volley into the top corner as the players were doing shooting drills.
The City duo bonding off the pitch is only good news for Guardiola, as their growing dynamic could translate onto the pitch.