Rayan Cherki’s season to become great at Manchester City and with France

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·3 September 2026

Fresh from a disappointing World Cup yet in fine form for Manchester City, Rayan Cherki enters a pivotal season.

According to L'Équipe, the creative midfielder could become the side’s technical leader as the club rebuilds after the departure of Pep Guardiola.

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Both an unclassifiable footballer and an irreverent personality, the 23-year-old France international is hard to pigeonhole.

The question is whether he has the tools to make himself indispensable for the Citizens and for France.

With his current club form, the opportunity is clear, but the outcome remains to be seen.

Source: L'Équipe

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