New Manchester City signing Rayan Cherki is looking forward to facing Manchester United again, seeking to avenge his previous heartbreak in the Europa League. Cherki and his former club, Lyon, endured a dramatic quarter-final exit at the hands of United, where they relinquished a 4-2 lead in extra time, ultimately losing 5-4 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate.

The 21-year-old forward, who joined City for an initial fee of £30.45 million, scored in both legs of the tie, and videos surfaced of his controversial celebration at Old Trafford, where he was seen grabbing his crotch in front of the home fans. Reflecting on that moment, Cherki expressed his disdain for United's victory, stating, "I [didn't] like [it] when Manchester United won the game against Lyon because I am a Lyonnais. Now I am waiting for the game [to] kill them."

As Cherki prepares to don the City colors, excitement builds around when the Premier League fixtures will be announced, particularly the dates for the Manchester derbies. Cherki, who previously had been linked with a move to United, emphasized his intent to create his own legacy at City, especially following the departure of Kevin De Bruyne to Napoli.

Described as "one of the greatest technicians in Europe," Cherki has made a name for himself with 29 goals and 45 assists in 185 appearances for Lyon. While he can operate as a winger, his preferred role is as a central number 10, which aligns with Pep Guardiola's attacking style.

Cherki, who aspires to win major trophies and potentially the Ballon d'Or, is eager to contribute to City's success and help the team achieve its lofty ambitions. With the opening of the FIFA Club World Cup approaching, he is focused on making an immediate impact as part of a squad that is increasingly diversifying, including the recent additions of players like Tijjani Reijnders and Omar Marmoush.

As Manchester City prepares for a challenging season ahead, Cherki's presence and ambitions add another layer of excitement to an already star-studded roster.