Man City Splash £ 107 million in a 10-day window after completing £ 35 million Cherki transfer

Rayan Cherki believes that his “dream” movement to Manchester City gives him the perfect platform to shine.

The 21-year-old French international becomes Pep Guardiola’s third catch of the summer after he moved from Lyon.

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City pays £ 30 million in advance for the midfielder with another £ 5 million in add-ons if he turns out to be a success.

He follows Full -back Rayan Ait Nouri – who moved from wolves to Etihad for £ 31 million – On Mondays and Reserver Marcus Bettinelli.

In the meantime, Tijjani Reijnders’ £ 46 million switch from Milan Will be formally announced on Wednesday morning.

The deal was all agreed prior to the Transfer Deadline on Tuesday evening, but he was in the Netherlands in the Netherlands.

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That will cost about £ 107 million in the first part of the summer transfer window of the summer.

Cherki will be part of the World Cup Club Squad and said: “This is a dream for me.

“Frankly, to become a member of a club like Manchester City And have the opportunity to make the next step in my career, here is something very, very special.

“I have worked so hard for this all my life. I love this sport and I can’t wait to further develop here in Manchester with PEP and its back room staff.

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“Everyone knows how good city is – they have been so successful for many years now. The responsibility to help the team win is something that I want to embrace.

“I Lyon would only leave for a project I really believe in and everything at City suggests that I can develop my game and help the team to be successful in the future.

“I can’t wait to show city fans what I can do.”

City’s director of Football Hugo Viana said: “There is no doubt that he is now at the best possible place to develop further under the guidance of PEP.

“I really believe he can become a world -class player with our support and direction.”

It was a busy day on the Etihad campus on Tuesday when the city is preparing on Thursday to fly to Miami to start their preparations for the club World Cup.

As well as Cherki, their New third-choice keeper Bettinelli arrived – Participate in Chelsea for a nominal reimbursement.

The 33-year-old will replace Scott Carson, who left the club after six years.

In the meantime, City confirmed that Pep Libnders and James French – who both worked under Jurgen Klopp in Liverpool – will join Guardiola’s coaching staff.

Lijnders will work as an assistant to the boss After the departure of Juanma Lillo at the end of last season.

Kolo Toure – who won the title with City in 2012 – will perform of his role in the youth team to help the Senior team in America this month.

Guardiola will call his team to travel to the US as soon as all players have reported from international service.

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