Following his international debut for France in their 5-4 UEFA Nations League semi-final defeat to Spain, Rayan Cherki seemingly announced his imminent move to Manchester City. Speaking with

Cherki was named in the Europa League Team of the Season, while also earning his first call-up for France's senior team in May.

Lyon are expecting a Manchester City player on loan for the 2025/26 season as part of the agreement struck over a permanent transfer for Rayan Cherki, according to reports. The information comes as the Premier League side reach an agreement over their third successive arrival into Pep Guardiola’s squad in just a matter of days,