Man City's Club World Cup hopes boosted by first summer deadline day signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon

City have announced the signing of Cherki on a five-year contract from Lyon for a fee of €36m plus €6m in potential add-ons. His arrival will boost the creative midfield options currently available to manager Pep Guardiola, with stalwart Kevin De Bruyne's exit at the end of his deal confirmed earlier this year.

Cherki arrives just in time to be added to City's squad for this month's Club World Cup and is their latest signing following the recent arrival of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves. It is thought either James McAtee or Claudio Echeverri could now be sent to Lyon on loan as part of the agreement.

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Cherki told City's website: "This is a dream for me. Honestly, to be joining a club like Manchester City and have the opportunity to make the next step in my career here is something very, very special.

"Everyone knows how good City are - they have been so successful for many years now. The responsibility to help the team continue winning is something I want to embrace.

"I can't wait to show City fans what I can do."

Cherki is now free to feature for City during their Club World Cup campaign, which includes matches against Wydad Casablanca, Al-Ain and Juventus in Group G.