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Rayan Cherki made his senior debut for France last Thursday Manchester City have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon before the first of this summer's transfer deadlines. City will pay an initial fee of £30. 45m, and Cherki has signed a five-year deal until 2030. The 21-year-old will be able to play for City at the Club World Cup, which begins in the United States on 14 June. Cherki has already made almost 200 appearances for Lyon and has scored once in his two caps for France. "This is a dream for me, " said Cherki. "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. " He is City's third signing in two days, with coach Pep Guardiola having brought in Algeria left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves for £31m on Monday, followed by back-up goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea earlier on Tuesday. Cherki made his senior debut for Lyon aged 16 in October 2019 and leaves the club having claimed 29 goals and 45 assists in 185 games. "I have worked so hard for this all my life, " Cherki added. "I love this sport, and I can't wait to develop further here in Manchester with Pep and his backroom staff. "The responsibility to help the team continue winning is something I want to embrace. I would only leave Lyon for a project I really believe in and everything at City suggests I can develop my game and help the team be successful in the future. " 'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki After representing France as they won the silver medal at last year's Paris Olympics, Cherki was handed his debut for the senior men's team last Thursday. He came off the bench in their Nations League semi-final against Spain and claimed both a goal and an assist as Les Bleus fought back from 5-1 down but lost 5-4. Cherki then started Sunday's third-place play-off and helped France to a 2-0 win over Germany. Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana said: "There's no doubt that he's now in the best place possible to develop further under Pep's guidance, and I really believe he can become a world-class player with our support and direction. " Bettinelli, 33, arrives at City following the departure of Scott Carson. The English keeper made just one appearance for Chelsea after joining from Fulham in 2021. French football journalist Loic Tanzi from L'Equipe, speaking to BBC Sport He's just 21 years old and it's a big step for him in his career, and I think under Pep Guardiola we can see something big. He's not, for now, a top player - but I think he can become a top player. In my opinion, he may need some time to adapt to a new environment, to a new coach, and he will need time to just understand what Guardiola needs from him. He is a really clever player and a really clever guy. I think he signed for Manchester City because he knows Guardiola wants to do something really specific with him, and I think he will succeed in the end. Latest Manchester City news, analysis and fan views Get Manchester City news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Sarr pounces to deservedly level for Senegal against England Windies lose early wickets in pursuit of 249 to beat England in third T20 Mc Ilroy aims to get his 'stuff together' at US Open Alexander Armstrong explores Rome's underground treasures The 1945 election and the dawn of a new age The device that is taking over people's kitchens Celebrating 50 years since Jaws first surfaced 'Opposite of Postecoglou' - what could Spurs expect from 'chef' Frank? What's going on with falling WSL attendances? 'This course challenges your sanity' - why Oakmont is toughest US Open test Fun French Open whets Wimbledon appetite - Second Serve On honeymoon, playing in a final - Webster's rise to Test all-rounder How undaunted teenager Miller exuded class in Scotland victory Jobe Bellingham following brother's path but wants 'own identity' Sinner and Alcaraz thriller proves rivalry here to stay The Queen's champion who reigned for half a century Clement 'had bad feeling after League Cup final' What next for heavyweight division after Wardley win? The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle. Video The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle Life as the Netball Super League's youngest player. Video Life as the Netball Super League's youngest player Where next for Grealish if he leaves Man City as expected? How the Glazer family cost Manchester United £1. 2bn What will Trump travel ban mean for sport? Meet the players who will defend England's European title 'There's a UFC belt at end of tunnel', Harrison tells abuse victims Delap done - which other strikers will be wanted this summer? 75 years of F1 in pictures Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.