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'I am here for this' - Rayan Cherki sets sights on Ballon d'Or after completing Manchester City move as he aims to follow in Rodri's footsteps

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-club-world-cup-first-summer-deadline-day-signing-rayan-cherki-lyon/bltecd28a8da73e4747" target="_blank">New Manchester City signing Cherki</a> has already set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or at his new club, with the young attacking midfielder sharing his ambition of following in the footsteps of fellow team-mate and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/official-rodri-wins-ballon-d-or-beating-real-madrid-superstar-vinicius-jr-to-biggest-individual-award-in-football/bltf74941fa191d49cd" target="_blank">2024 Ballon d'Or winner, Rodri</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking after a training session with his new team-mates in the United States, Cherki said: "When you see Rodri, he won the Ballon d'Or here.
 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."</p>

WHAT CHERKI SAID

<p>Rodri became only the second midfielder since 2008 to win the Ballon d'Or and the first since Luka Modric in 2018 when he beat Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. to the award in 2024. Cherki, an attacking midfielder himself, hopes to fulfill his potential at his new employers and emulate his team-mate. He definitely showcased an abundance in quality last season with Lyon, scoring 12 goals and delivering 20 assists in 44 games in all competitions.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The 21-year-old will be hoping to make a mark and impress Pep Guardiola when he makes his debut for City on Wednesday, June 18, in their opening game of the Club World Cup. The Cityzens will be facing Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHERKI?

'I am here for this' - Rayan Cherki sets sights on Ballon d'Or after completing Manchester City move as he aims to follow in Rodri's footsteps | Goal.com

Rayan Cherki has laid out his ambitions after joining Manchester City and has set his sights on replicating his new team-mate in Rodri.

&apos;I am here for this&apos; - Rayan Cherki sets sights on Ballon d&apos;Or after completing Manchester City move as he aims to follow in Rodri&apos;s footsteps

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