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By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 07: 26 AEDT, 25 February 2026 | Updated: 08: 21 AEDT, 25 February 2026 1 View comments Manchester City star Rayan Cherki paid a heartwarming visit to a young Manchester City fan in hospital this week. The Frenchman, who has enjoyed a positive start to life in the Premier League after his £34million summer move from Lyon, visited the Leon Berard cancer centre in Lyon. There he met a young fan who taught him a new celebration to perform when he next scores. Cherki shared the snap to Instagram, writing: 'Next celebration with the boss. ' The snap saw the 22-year-old, dressed in all white, stood next to the fan, who was sat in a hospital bed. The celebration involves making a goggle-like gesture with both hands, with one placed in front of the eyes and the other out in front of the body. Cherki will be hoping to perform the celebration this weekend, when City take on Leeds in their next Premier League match. They are looking to win the Premier League again after conceding the title to Liverpool last year, but are up against it, with Arsenal currently top of the table by five points. Manchester City's Rayan Cherki visited a young football fan in hospital this week City, though, have a game in hand, and still have to play the Gunners at home - essentially putting the title in their hands. Cherki has been a key part of the City side making a title charge, registering nine goals and nine assists in 34 games since signing. Only 19 of those appearances, however, have been starts as he looks to nail down a place in Pep Guardiola's preferred XI. City players were given some time off this week, with manager Guardiola paying a visit to former club Brescia on Sunday - choosing that over watching Arsenal in the north London derby. City have a rare free midweek before they return to action at Elland Road on Saturday.
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