Lyon 
RB Leipzig 
- 6 September
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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 (23).
- 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)
Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) on X
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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. |
|
|
83.2
84.2
|
Dani Olmo |
 Barcelona
|
€40.6M |
|
82.6
85.4
|
Bryan Mbeumo |
 Man Utd
|
€66M |
|
81.3
91.4
|
Jude Bellingham |
 Real Madrid
|
€139.5M |
|
80.3
85.2
|
Dominik Szoboszlai |
 Liverpool
|
€84.1M |
|
79.5
87.3
|
Hugo Ekitiké |
Liverpool
|
€79.1M |
|
78.7
84.1
|
Karim Adeyemi |
Barcelona
|
€36.3M |
|
78.0
83.4
|
Charles De Ketelaere |
 Atalanta
|
€32.1M |
|
77.8
80.1
|
Julian Brandt |
 Ajax
|
€10.3M |
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Rayan Cherki
AM, M (C)
Skill: 78.8
Pot: 87.2
Team
Man City
Man City
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€68.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€51.3M – €85.5M
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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 23 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 €51.3M and €85.5M. 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.
