Rayan believes football exists to entertain – and he loves nothing more than getting people out of their seats with a piece of magic or a majestic flick or trick. He says: "I'm someone who wants to give pleasure, who tries to do beautiful things with the ball while remaining efficient.

Manchester City has kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki from Lyon for 36 million euros in time to play in the Club World Cup.

Manchester City could send James McAtee or Claudio Echeverri to Lyon after completing the signing of Ryan Cherki.

The France playmaker is a mercurial genius who is set to transform Manchester City's midfield. There is far more to him than meets the eye

At 3 p.m., the French team will face Germany in the third-place playoff. Announced as a starter, Rayan Cherki is already in the hearts of French supporters. Let’s look back at the reactions to his entrance against the Spaniards.

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Lyon have turned down City's first bid for Cherki but a second offer is now being prepared. He adds that the 21-year-old is waiting for an agreement between the two teams and is relaxed about the situation.

Pep Guardiola could call his mercurial wingers at 3am to talk about football, which will mean Lyon’s Rayan Cherki will feel right at home. talkSPORT understands that the French playmaker is

Transfer expert Romano has since revealed that Cherki is “in a rush” to join Pep Guardiola ’s side as he wants to represent the Premier League giants at the FIFA Club World Cup, which begins for City on June 18 with a group-stage fixture against Wydad AC.