Rayan believes football exists to entertain – and he loves nothing more than getting people out of their seats with a piece of magic or a majestic flick or trick. He says: "I'm someone who wants to give pleasure, who tries to do beautiful things with the ball while remaining efficient.

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.

Shaun: What a deal! What a player! The Premier league isn't ready for this boy's class - City rebuild is on. Oliver: I believe he is a great signing and will strengthen our midfield, especially with De Bruyne leaving.

Manchester City could send James McAtee or Claudio Echeverri to Lyon after completing the signing of Ryan Cherki.

The France playmaker is a mercurial genius who is set to transform Manchester City's midfield. There is far more to him than meets the eye

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.