They say you can’t buy magic—unless, of course, you’re Manchester City and “magic” is spelled Cherki.
As the summer transfer window begins to boil, City are stirring the pot with typical Guardiola-esque precision. Despite a season that didn’t exactly scream “vintage Pep,” finishing in the top four means Champions League football is back on the menu. And guess what? So is Cherki.
Yes, the Lyon playmaker—at 21, a seasoned tormentor of defenders and physics alike—is on his way to the Etihad, having reportedly agreed to personal terms. The move, according to French insider Santi Aouna, was helped along by a little phone call from Pep himself. When Guardiola calls, you don’t send him to voicemail.
Cherki Might Just Be What Kevin De Bruyne Dreams About at Night
This is no ordinary signing. This is a baller who glides past defenders like he’s ghosting past responsibilities on a Monday morning. With 12 goals and 20 assists across competitions last season, Cherki wasn’t just productive—he was a pantomime villain meets orchestra conductor, running the show with both flair and a disturbing disregard for defensive lines.
Cherki: Part Footballer, Part Sorcerer, Full Entertainment
Described by teammate Ainsley Maitland-Niles as “a genius” and “a wizard with the ball,” Cherki’s two-footed wizardry might just cause the Premier League’s top defenders to question their career choices. Imagine nutmegs so smooth they should come with a trigger warning.
His Arrival Could Spark a Midfield Renaissance
With talks reportedly ongoing for a deal worth around £36 million, the Citizens are close to pulling off another Pep-style masterstroke. If this deal is sealed, Cherki will join a club that doesn’t just collect trophies—it cultivates artists.
And let’s face it. If Manchester City’s midfield was already an oil painting, Cherki might just be the cheeky little signature in the corner. A signature that now comes with flair, fire, and frightening finesse.
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