Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from French club Lyon for €36.5million (£30.9m, $41.7m). The 21-year-old France international has signed a five-year contract until 2030. He will be available to play for Pep Guardiola’s side at the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States.

Manchester City sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him?

Manchester City announced the signing of Rayan Cherkie from Lyon with the player calling the move a personal dream. The reported €36 million ($41.1 million) transfer sees Cherki sign a five-year deal at his new club which will keep him there until 2030.