Manchester City have one player who seems determined to succeed | OneFootball

Perhaps Rayan Cherki was the most exciting summer signing that Manchester City made. The French international arrived at the Etihad after a dominant 24/25 season with Lyon. In terms of hype surrounding a player’s undoubted talent and potential, Cherki is one of the most tantalising players to arrive at Manchester City.

He has every attribute required to develop into one of the world’s best players. That is obvious to see. He showed a glimpse of that talent against Wolves at Molineux. Cherki scored Manchester City’s fourth goal in their 4-nil win. But what else is beginning to stand out is Cherki’s determination to succeed. If his drive can match his talent, he should become a top player in the Premier League and Europe.

There will be tougher challenges for Cherki, but in 20 minutes at Molineux, he dazzled.

Rayan Cherki replaced Erling Haaland in the 73rd minute of City’s opening Premier League fixture of the season. He came on with his team 3-nil up and the game under City’s control. But the final 20 minutes of the match allowed Cherki to show his immense technical ability. His array of tricks and flicks caught the eye. He played predominantly as a false nine of sorts, but he drifted all over the pitch to receive possession.

The French international scored his first goal in the Premier League with his right-footed strike in the 81st minute. That goal was the perfect snippet of what Cherki adds to Pep Guardiola’s side. His movement was sublime. After picking up the ball, his step over left the Wolves defence reeling, and his right-footed strike gave Jose Sà no chance. That’s what Cherki will add to this Manchester City side. Immense quality in the final third and the ability to create something out of nothing.

There will be bigger challenges for Cherki and his team as the new season develops. But in 20 minutes, the French international put in a tantalising cameo display to begin his Premier League career.

Pep Guardiola believes Rayan Cherki is determined to become a special player at City.

Watching Rayan Cherki play, there is an arrogance to how he goes about his work. It’s as if he knows he is the most talented player on the pitch. But that was known when he signed for Manchester City. What is becoming apparent is that Cherki is determined to fulfil his potential at City.

In a new interview with Men In Blazers, Pep Guardiola spoke about what Rayan Cherki has brought to his team. The City manager believes that Cherki is determined to reach the very top as a player. He explained: “He’s an incredibly talented player; his use of the ball with both feet is top. We know him a little bit from Lyon, but now we have to start to know each other, knowing exactly what we want, what we have to do. ”

“I have the feeling that his mindset is he wants to transcend, he wants to become a good player for us, and a good player for the Premier League. Always when we sign a player, that is what I’m looking for; this desire, passion.”

“We need players that want to continue the legacy of the old names, continue to be up there.”

There was an exciting glimpse of Rayan Cherki’s prodigious talent against Wolves at Molineux. But it wasn’t a surprise to see Cherki play well. What is becoming more apparent is that he is determined to become a special player for Manchester City. Listening to Pep Guardiola speak about the French international further highlights this point.