Rayan Cherki is among the new arrivals at Manchester city during the 2025 summer transfer window. The Frenchman is not new and has been one of the most mentioned names in the European papers about a potential move to England.
Cherki is one of the top talents in the French Ligue 1 and was noticed during the Manchester United dramatic win over Lyon in the UEFA Europa League.
What is Rayan Cherki's salary per week at Manchester city?
Rayan Cherki currently earns a base salary of £140,000 per week and £7.6m per year at Manchester city.
What is Rayan Cherki Net Worth?
Cherki’s net worth is estimated between £8 to $10 million, with earnings from his salary at Lyon, performance bonuses, and endorsement deals. His move to the Etihad stadium has been one of the most important decisions for the Frenchman.
Performance at Manchester City
Cherki’s Premier League debut was a memorable one for him. Playing in front of one of the biggest crowds in the league. He was on target during the 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers FC on August 16, 2025, he scored in a 4–0 win over.
The Frenchman has gradually blended into the first team and is expected to be one of the mainstays on the long run.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola spoke on the player:
“He’s out for two months… but what he showed in training and those first matches—he’s special. He sees spaces others don’t.”— OneFootball
Contract Details
Cherki and Manchester city agreed to a five-year contract on June 10, 2025, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2030.
Following the signing of the papers, Cherki went on to express his position on the move:
“To join a club like Manchester City and grow under Pep Guardiola is something very special. I’ve worked all my life for this.”— ABP Live
Career History
It has been an impressive journey for the Frenchman who began at Olympique Lyonnais in 2019, and quickly became the club's youngest-ever scorer youngest player to appear in a UEFA Champions League semi-final.
Across six seasons with Lyon, Cherki captured the hearts of fans and made over 146 Ligue 1 appearances, with 14 goals and 27 assists.
In his breakout season during the 2024–25 campaign, he was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season, the top assist provider in the Europa League and the winner of the Europa League Young Player of the Season.