Lyon 
RB Leipzig 
- 3 June
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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 attacking midfielder, 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. |
|
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81.9
87.4
|
Dominik Szoboszlai |
 Liverpool
|
€85.9M |
|
80.9
92.4
|
Jude Bellingham |
 Real Madrid
|
€124.5M |
|
80.8
80.8
|
Julian Brandt |
 Dortmund
|
€16.1M |
|
79.5
87.3
|
Hugo Ekitiké |
Liverpool
|
€89.2M |
|
78.9
84.7
|
Charles De Ketelaere |
 Atalanta
|
€40.7M |
|
78.8
84.8
|
Karim Adeyemi |
Dortmund
|
€47.4M |
|
78.1
78.7
|
Morgan Gibbs-White |
 N. Forest
|
€63.7M |
|
77.8
77.8
|
Kevin De Bruyne |
 Napoli
|
€12.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Tessmann | 29-05-2026 | Report | |
| Ruben Kluivert | 02-02-2026 | Report | |
| 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 |
Rayan Cherki
AM (C), M (CR)
Skill: 78.1
Pot: 87.5
Team
Man City
Man City
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€70.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€63.3M – €77.3M
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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 €63.3M and €77.3M. 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.
