Manchester City have announced the signing of Lyon and France star Rayan Cherki, who has penned a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.
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City confirm Cherki dealAttacking midfielder available for Club World CupBecomes latest signing after Rayan Ait-NouriFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
City have announced the signing of Cherki on a five-year contract from Lyon for a fee of €36m plus €6m in potential add-ons. His arrival will boost the creative midfield options currently available to manager Pep Guardiola, with stalwart Kevin De Bruyne's exit at the end of his deal confirmed earlier this year.
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Cherki arrives just in time to be added to City's squad for this month's Club World Cup and is their latest signing following the recent arrival of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves. It is thought either James McAtee or Claudio Echeverri could now be sent to Lyon on loan as part of the agreement.
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Cherki told City's website: "This is a dream for me. 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.
"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.
"I can't wait to show City fans what I can do."
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Cherki is now free to feature for City during their Club World Cup campaign, which includes matches against Wydad Casablanca, Al-Ain and Juventus in Group G.