Lyon 
RB Leipzig 
- 29 November
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CONFIRMED: Rayan Cherki signs for Man City.
Man City beats RB Leipzig to sign Rayan Cherki. Lyon accepts their €36.5M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Rayan Cherki moving to RB Leipzig.
CONFIRMED: Rayan Cherki signs for Man City
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Rayan Cherki's transfer to RB Leipzig, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- RB Leipzig has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Rayan Cherki.
- RB Leipzig has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Rayan Cherki (22).
- RB Leipzig has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Rayan Cherki.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Xavi Simons, Christoph Baumgartner)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Xavi Simons, Xaver Schlager)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Xavi Simons, Christoph Baumgartner)
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Key player as direct competitor (Xavi Simons, Christoph Baumgartner)
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Some better competitors for position (Xavi Simons, Xaver Schlager)
Alternatives of RB Leipzig
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
77.5
77.5
|
Heung-min Son |
 LAFC
|
€18.8M |
|
77.0
77.9
|
Teun Koopmeiners |
 Juventus
|
€32.2M |
|
76.0
76.0
|
Antoine Griezmann |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€7.7M |
|
74.6
79.1
|
Emile Smith Rowe |
 Fulham
|
€35.8M |
|
74.3
74.3
|
Andreas Pereira |
 Palmeiras
|
€17.8M |
|
74.1
74.1
|
Lucas Paquetá |
 West Ham
|
€62.5M |
|
73.9
78.1
|
Morgan Gibbs-White |
 Nottingham
|
€67.5M |
|
73.1
76.8
|
Brenden Aaronson |
 Leeds United
|
€17.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Perri | 25-07-2025 | Report | |
| Malick Fofana | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Johan Bakayoko | 14-07-2025 | Report | |
| Xavi Simons | 30-01-2025 | Report | |
| Ernest Nuamah | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| Lutsharel Geertruida | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Nicolás Tagliafico | 27-08-2024 | Report | |
| Mamadou Sarr | 22-08-2024 | Report |
Rayan Cherki
F (R), M (CR)
Skill: 73.6
Pot: 82.8
Team
Man City
Man City
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€46.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€34.7M – €57.8M
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Who is Rayan Cherki?
Rayan Cherki (FRA) is a a shadow striker and currently plays for Man City. Rayan Cherki is 22 years old (2003/08/17) and he is 177cm tall. He prefers both feet. His jersey number is 18. Rayan Cherki has also been used as an advanced playmaker and as a box to box midfielder.
Rayan Cherki's current transfer value is between €34.7M and €57.8M. His last transfer was from Lyon to Man City in 2025. Man City paid Lyon €36.5M for Rayan Cherki.
Rayan Cherki latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
