Lyon 
RB Leipzig 
- 5 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 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, Eljif Elmas)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Xavi Simons, Eljif Elmas)
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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, Eljif Elmas)
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Key player as direct competitor (Xavi Simons, Eljif Elmas)
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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. |
|
|
76.3
77.2
|
Antoine Griezmann |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€10.5M |
|
75.9
78.5
|
Heung-min Son |
 LAFC
|
€19.3M |
|
75.9
81.0
|
Morgan Gibbs-White |
 Nottingham
|
€62.6M |
|
75.0
75.0
|
Andreas Pereira |
 Palmeiras
|
€17.9M |
|
74.8
80.4
|
Emile Smith Rowe |
 Fulham
|
€37.3M |
|
74.7
75.6
|
Ademola Lookman |
 Atalanta
|
€47.8M |
|
73.7
75.3
|
Lucas Paquetá |
 West Ham
|
€62M |
|
72.0
77.2
|
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 | |
| António Silva | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Nicolás Tagliafico | 27-08-2024 | Report |
Rayan Cherki
M (CR), AM (C)
Skill: 73.1
Pot: 83.1
Team
Man City
Man City
Contract Until
29 Jun 30
ETV
€54.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€49.1M – €60.1M
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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 €49.1M and €60.1M. 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.
