Pep Guardiola appears to have a new pet project at Manchester City | OneFootball

Earlier today, Manchester City announced that Rayan Cherki will wear the number ten this season. The number ten does hold significance in world football and at City. It is a special number that comes with expectations. The fact that Cherki has been given the number ten shows how highly regarded the French international is at the Etihad. A new report has come out that states that Pep Guardiola has taken a particular interest in Cherki. Rayan Cherki could be the Manchester City manager’s pet project going forward.

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City believe they have a special player in Rayan Cherki.

Joe Bray has relayed quotes from Graeme Bailey for TBR Football that Pep Guardiola has taken particular interest in Rayan Cherki as a player. Graeme Bailey had this to say about Guardiola’s interest in Cherki as a player: “Pep Guardiola has taken a particular interest in him, putting time into his development this summer.”

Furthermore, Bailey explained that the Manchester City hierarchy is excited about Cherki as a player. Bailey added: “Cherki is an unpolished diamond, embracing challenges that others have struggled with, and we are beginning to see his potential fully emerge.”

“He could be the long-sought Riyad Mahrez-type replacement at City. Sources suggest there is genuine excitement about him.”

With Pep Guardiola’s guidance, Rayan Cherki could become a top player in the Premier League and European football.

Rayan Cherki has every tool in his kit bag to become one of the world’s best players. He has an unparalleled level of technical ability that sees him make the very difficult seem effortless. Cherki can pick out a defence-splitting pass with ease. He is a two-footed player, which makes him an infinitely more dangerous player. The French international can dribble in a phone box, which sees him leave opponents spellbound with regularity. Cherki can also score goals, so he has every attribute required to become a top player at Manchester City, in the Premier League and in Europe.

Based on all of Rayan Cherki’s talent and potential, it is clear to see why Pep Guardiola has taken a strong interest in Cherki. If Guardiola can take Cherki’s game and refine it, he will be a key weapon in City’s arsenal. It is expected that Rayan Cherki will be a key player for Manchester City throughout the 25/26 season. If Pep Guardiola can get even more out of him it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Cherki become an elite player at the Etihad.