Cherki was beforehand linked with a transfer to Manchester United, however joined Pep Guardiola’s facet on a five-year contract.
Described as “one of many biggest technicians in Europe”, he made his senior debut for Lyon at 16 and scored 29 objectives and offered 45 assists in 185 video games for the membership.
Cherki can play as a winger however his desire is a extra central quantity 10 position, and has been considered as a doable substitute for the inspirational Kevin de Bruyne, who left Metropolis for Napoli on a free switch.
Metropolis have additionally signed Netherlands worldwide Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan as a part of a midfield rebuild.
However France worldwide Cherki desires to create his personal legacy with Guardiola’s facet and spoke of his ambition to win main trophies and the Ballon d’Or like Metropolis team-mate Rodri did in 2024.
“I am not Kevin De Bruyne, he’s the legend,” he added. “I am right here to assist the crew and to put in writing my very own story. I hope to win on a regular basis with the crew.
“Whenever you see Rodri, he gained the Ballon d’Or right here – it is clear that with Manchester Metropolis it is doable and I’m right here for this.
“Once I spoke with Pep, he wished me – he was very, very clear. Pep informed me, ‘when you’ve the ball, you might be free’, which is excellent for me as a result of it is my first high quality to assist the crew.
“The system, the membership, town is excellent. I wish to win and I believe Manchester Metropolis desires to win all of it.”
