Manchester - Saba:
English club Manchester City has officially announced the signing of French-Algerian footballer Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyonnais on a five-year contract until 2030. Cherki's move from Olympique Lyonnais marks the club's third signing of the new season, according to Anadolu Agency.
The Citizens said in an official statement on their website: "Manchester City has completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from French club Lyonnais."
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder signed a five-year contract, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2030.
Cherki excelled with Olympique Lyonnais last season, appearing in 44 matches across all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing 20 assists. He made his debut for the French national team in the 5-4 loss to Spain in the UEFA Nations League semi-final.
English press reports indicated that the deal was worth £34 million ($45.88 million). Cherki, who was born to a French father of Italian descent and an Algerian mother, will be available to play for Manchester City in the Club World Cup in the United States.
City will begin their Club World Cup campaign in Group G against Wydad Casablanca on June 18, and will then face Al Ain of the UAE and Juventus of Italy.
Cherki is the Sky Blues' third signing of the summer transfer window, following Algerian Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers and goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea. The signing of Dutchman Tijani Reynders from Milan is expected to be announced later.
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