Lyon 
RB Leipzig 
- 15 January
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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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(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.
- Potential star player in position on team
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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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79.3
80.9
|
Rafael Leão |
 Milan
|
€70.5M |
|
78.9
80.0
|
Justin Kluivert |
 B'mouth
|
€43.3M |
|
78.7
86.9
|
Hugo Ekitiké |
 Liverpool
|
€81.7M |
|
78.7
85.5
|
Charles De Ketelaere |
 Atalanta
|
€41.7M |
|
78.5
88.3
|
Yéremy Pino |
 C. Palace
|
€41.9M |
|
78.0
87.0
|
Xavi Simons |
 Tottenham
|
€79M |
|
77.8
85.0
|
Karim Adeyemi |
 Dortmund
|
€43.1M |
|
77.5
77.5
|
Heung-min Son |
 LAFC
|
€17.6M |
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
AM (C), M (CR)
Skill: 76.1
Pot: 83.6
Team
Man City
Man City
Contract Until
29 Jun 30
ETV
€58.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€53M – €64.8M
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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 €53M and €64.8M. 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.
