Manchester City new signee Rayan Cherki said he is eyeing to win the Ballon d’Or following his move from Lyon.
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Cherki eyes Ballon d’Or
The 21-year-old joined City for an initial £30.6 million ($41.5m) ahead of the Club World Cup.
Cherki enjoyed an impressive campaign with Lyon last season and made his international debut for France against Spain earlier this month.
He hopes to fulfill his potential at the Etihad Stadium and follow in the footsteps of new teammate Rodri by one day being crowned the best in the world.
“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.”
How will Chekri fit into Pep Guardiola’s system
Despite Cherki’s undeniable talent, questions remain about how he will fit into Guardiola’s system.
He is expected to step up following Kevin De Bruyne’s departure.
Cherki said he had a conversation with City coach Pep Guardiola about his role in the team.
“Pep told me: ‘when you have the ball, you are free’ which is very good for me because it’s my first quality to help the team,” he said.
“When I spoke with Pep he wanted me. He was very, very clear. The system, the club, the city is very good. I spoke with Pep about my position on the pitch and we spoke about what I enjoy when I’m on the pitch.”
