Rayan Cherki is flourishing in England. Recruited by Manchester City last summer, the Frenchman had a remarkable first season to the point of challenging some legends in the Premier League.
Don’t talk to him about acclimatization. Rayan Cherki has talent. And when you have it, the geographical position doesn’t matter. After a 2024-2025 season marked by an explosion in Ligue 1, Rayan Cherki flew to the Premier League and Manchester City. Under the orders of Pep Guardiola, the attacking midfielder is participating in the reconstruction of the Citizens.
Taking advantage of the drop in speed of Phil Foden and Bernardo Silvathe former Lyon player was repositioned as number 10. A tactical change which allows him to shine and demonstrate all his talent.
Two former PL players as motivation
If he managed to stand out with incredible goals at times, it was through his cakes served to his partners that Rayan Cherki stood out more. To date, the 22-year-old has 10 assists and places himself behind the untouchable Bruno Fernandes (18) in the ranking of the best passers in the Premier League. But he does not want to be satisfied with this figure. So he sets a goal: to get closer to standards set by Dimitri Payet and Juan Mata.
The first had realized 12 assists in his first season in the Premier League and the second holds the record with 13 caviars during his first exercise. To surpass them, the international tricolor must still deliver at least 4 assists. And he has 7 games to do it since Manchester City, who faces Arsenal in the clash of the 33rd day this Saturday, has a late match to play.
Former amateur footballer. Currently TV & Web Journalist. Passionate about football, traveling and reading, I am a die-hard Manchester United fan.
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