Article by Daniel Grigore – published Monday, June 16, 2025, 08:20 / Updated Monday, June 16, 2025 08:20
In his first statements as Manchester City player, midfielder Rayan Cherki (21 years old) was confident that he has to win the most prestigious individual football prize, the Golden Ball.
I consider for years as one of the most talented French footballers, Rayan Cherki left Lyon after a season with 12 goals and 20 decisive passes.
Pep Guardiola's new player wants the golden balloon
Arriving in Manchester City's yard, which paid 36.5 million euros to get the services, Cherki was firmly convinced of his qualities. The Frenchman did not avoid calling ambitious objectives: collectively, winning the Champions League. Individually, the golden balloon.
“When you see Rodri winning the golden balloon, it becomes clear that You can do it by playing for Manchester City and for that I'm here”, Said Guardiola's new player, quoted by Sportal.bg.
Cherki is not afraid that Guardiola's tactical system will limit her creativity:
“Pep told me,” When you have the ball, you are free. “It is very good for me, since it is my main quality. He also said,” I love number 10, but now you will have to play in all positions on the field. ”
“I talked to PEP and I felt it really wanted me – it was very clear. He explained that the system, the club, the city are wonderful. I want to win trophies at Manchester City,” he said.
Rayan Cherki: “I'm not Kevin de Bruyne, I want to write my own history”
Asked about comparisons with Kevin de Bruyne, to be responsible for the supplementation of the Belgian, Cherki said that “I am not Kevin, he is a legend.”
“But I am here to help the team and write my own history. We have the best players in the world in the team and I will play to help the team. For this I work and I expect my turn. I want to win all the competitions and play in everything.”
