“Rayan Cherki is better than Lamine Yamal” – Villarreal forward’s ultimate compliment to Manchester City star
Villarreal forward Georges Mikautadze, former teammate of Rayan Cherki at Lyon, claimed that Cherki is better than Barcelona's Lamine Yamal following Cherki's successful debut season at Manchester City. Cherki has played a key role in Manchester City's campaign under Pep Guardiola, contributing to 23 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions. The comparison highlights Cherki's rise since his £34 million transfer from Lyon last summer.
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