Rayan Cherki first goal for Manchester City. Cherki dummies the soccer ball to Erling Haaland, gets the return pass, and smashes it home. Surely the first of many goals for the new Manchester City signing. Especially if he can develop an understanding like this with Haaland.
Watch Manchester City’s new signing Cherki get his first goal in their 6-0 win over Al Ain in Atlanta in the FIFA Club World Cup in the video below. Just a clever dummy by the Frenchman. The Rayan Cherki first goal for Manchester City comes in the 88th minute.
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Of course, famously, Cherki has talked about winning the Ballon d’Or award while at Manchester City:
“When you see Rodri, he won the Ballon d’Or here,” Cherki said in an interview at City’s Cup World Cup base in Florida.
“It’s clear that with Manchester City it’s possible and I am here for this. I want to win and I think Manchester City wants to win it all. For me that’s better.”
I’m sure Pep Guardiola is happy with that kind of desire and drive from his new signing. Furthermore, Cherki is just 21 years old. There is plenty of time for him to become the best soccer player in the world. And no better place to do it then at Manchester City.
It is interesting though how similar Cherki is to Jack Grealish. Perhaps a more dynamic version of Grealish. Someone who is better at creating his own goal scoring chances. Moreover, he may be more comfortable playing in the center of the park. Which is where he can do more damage to opposing teams.
Manchester City and Cherki will next play Juventus on Thursday in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Overall, for Rayan Cherki, his first goal for Manchester City is one he will remember.
