Manchester City has kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki from Lyon for 36 million euros in time to play in the Club World Cup.

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With Rayan Cherki starring for France on debut and a target for Man City, Adam Bate speaks to former Lyon coach Jean-Francois Vulliez to find out more about what makes him such a special talent. Will he be able to flourish further under Pep Guardiola?

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Lyon have turned down City's first bid for Cherki but a second offer is now being prepared. He adds that the 21-year-old is waiting for an agreement between the two teams and is relaxed about the situation.

At 3 p.m., the French team will face Germany in the third-place playoff. Announced as a starter, Rayan Cherki is already in the hearts of French supporters. Let’s look back at the reactions to his entrance against the Spaniards.

Transfer expert Romano has since revealed that Cherki is “in a rush” to join Pep Guardiola ’s side as he wants to represent the Premier League giants at the FIFA Club World Cup, which begins for City on June 18 with a group-stage fixture against Wydad AC.

Man City have set their sights on Cherki as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is close to joining Napoli after not being offered a new contract at the Etihad. Despite Phil Foden already being in the squad, Pep Guardiola has asked for another attacking midfielder to help his side move on from De Bruyne.