Overview

• Cherki’s move from Lyon cost City £30.5 million after he scored 12 goals and provided 20 assists last season.
• He is set to make his first appearance against Wydad AC in the Club World Cup opener.
• Guardiola plans to deploy the 21-year-old across multiple attacking roles, notably the No 10 position behind Erling Haaland.
• The France international has vowed to “kill” Manchester United as he pursues revenge for a controversial Europa League celebration.
• Cherki has publicly stated his ambition to win the Ballon d’Or during his tenure at Manchester City.