Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has expressed admiration for Manchester City signing Rayan Cherki, backing the young French attacker to succeed at the Premier League club, Softfootball understands.
Zidane is a long-standing admirer of Cherki’s ability and believes the midfielder possesses the technical qualities needed to perform at the highest level.
Cherki joined Manchester City after an impressive spell with Lyon, where his creativity, close control and ability to operate between the lines made him one of France’s most exciting young players.
The move represents a major step in the 21-year-old’s career, with Pep Guardiola’s team offering him an opportunity to compete for domestic and European honours.
City have also been keen to strengthen their squad with younger attacking talent. Cherki’s versatility could prove particularly valuable. He can play as an attacking midfielder or from wider positions, giving Guardiola additional options when building his line-up.
Zidane’s endorsement carries significant weight because of his own reputation as one of France’s greatest footballers and coaches. His appreciation of Cherki’s talent reflects the expectations surrounding the player. T
