Author of a great first part of the season in the jersey of Olympique Lyonnais, Rayan Cherki would do the greatest good to… Manchester City of Pep Guardiola. In any case, this is the clear opinion of Emmanuel Petit.
In tough times since November, even if they found some color during the holidays, notably with a victory against Leicester last Sunday (2-0), the Citizens are still sick. It must be said that City have lost nine of their last 14 matches, for two small victories. A bad series that the Mancunian club had never experienced under the orders of the former playing master of the great Barça. Orphaned by Rodri, Man City is counting on the winter transfer window to strengthen its team. Players like Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Bruno Guimarães and Martin Zubimendi are being discussed around the Etihad Stadium in order to inject new blood into the Skyblues squad. But for Emmanuel Petit, it is a player like Rayan Cherki that Guardiola would need to relaunch his club in 2025.
“If I’m Manchester City and Guardiola, I’ll take it”
“Cherki’s qualities are very difficult to find currently in modern football. The numbers 10 have almost disappeared. He plays a bit old-fashioned, he puts the attackers in orbit, he makes passes that no one sees… It doesn't surprise me that he is watched by big English clubs. If I'm Manchester City and Guardiola, I'll take it. City have difficulties in midfield, in creativity. Cherki could bring an energy, hope and a game that Guardiola really likes”launched the RMC consultant, who therefore believes that Cherki could solve part of City's problems in the game.
Cherki, the savior of OL’s finances?
Not so crazy, knowing that the 21-year-old attacking midfielder is playing at a very high level this season. Placed in the Lyon loft during the summer, Cherki extended his contract. And since then, he has shined under the orders of Pierre Sage. Author of five goals and seven assists in 18 matches, the OL crack player is undoubtedly one of the biggest market values of the Lyon squad during this period of crisis. After sending Anthony Lopes to Nantes and Gift Orban to Hoffenheim, the Rhone club could find it difficult to resist a big offer from a major European club for Cherki. It must be said that if the 1998 world champion's wish comes true with such an offensive from Manchester City, a large part of OL's financial problems could be resolved with a transfer from Cherki to City. But let Lyon supporters rest assured, this is for the moment only a supposition…
