Puma readying multi-million boot deal for Man City and France star Rayan Cherki | OneFootball

Rayan Cherki’s five-year Adidas boot contract expires this summer and Puma are ready to make a strong push to secure his signature, with the Manchester City midfielder in line to become one of the highest-paid players in the sportswear market.

The 22-year-old could enter the top 10 highest-paid footballers in terms of personal sponsorship deals, with a new arrangement estimated at between €3-4 million per season understood to be on offer should Puma win the race for his signature.

The update comes as Cherki’s profile continues to rise following a remarkable debut season in the Premier League, wherein he amassed 25 goal contributions in 52 games across all competitions for the Blues and established himself as one of the most talked-about attacking players in English football.

Cherki joined Manchester City from Lyon for £34 million last summer and has since gone on to produce a series of performances that earned him widespread recognition, including a stunning goal against Arsenal in April and two assists in City’s 3-0 win at Chelsea.

Report: Puma ready to push for Cherki deal

As per L’Equipe, Rayan Cherki‘s five-year Adidas contract expires this summer and Puma are preparing a strong push to secure his commercial signature, with a deal estimated at between €3-4 million per season expected to be tabled that would place the Manchester City playmaker among the 10 highest earning players in the sportswear market.

The figures involved reflect how dramatically Cherki’s commercial value has risen since his move to the Premier League, with his personality, style of play and social media presence having made him one of the more marketable young players in European football over the course of the past twelve months.

What is the wider context for Cherki’s rising profile?

Cherki’s debut season at Manchester City generated considerable attention both on and off the pitch, with Pep Guardiola describing his talent as something that “cannot be taught” and former City striker Sergio Aguero insisting he had made the Blues “a much better team”.

His stunning solo goal against Arsenal, which he admitted he was thinking about his celebration before he had even finished scoring, became one of the images of the entire Premier League season.

The boot deal battle between Adidas and Puma for Cherki’s signature will be one of the more closely watched commercial stories of the summer, with both brands understanding that the 22-year-old represents one of the most attractive young endorsement opportunities in world football at this moment in time.