As debates over new stars in European football intensify, another interesting opinion has emerged regarding Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki. His former teammate, Georges Mikautadze, who currently plays for Villarreal, gave the French footballer a high rating, placing him above Barcelona's young talent Lamine Yamal.
In an interview with Canal Plus, Mikautadze highlighted Cherki's playing style and versatility. According to him, Cherki is not just an ordinary footballer, but a creative player capable of performing any task on the pitch.
“It is always a pleasure to watch such players. In my opinion, Cherki is stronger than Yamal. Because he plays equally well with both feet. He has a high ability to see the pitch, make decisions, and organize attacks. He scores goals, provides assists, takes set-pieces — in short, he can do it all,” Mikautadze emphasized.
It is known that the two players played together at Lyon last season, appearing side-by-side in a total of 34 matches. This allowed Mikautadze to closely evaluate Cherki's capabilities.
22-year-old Rayan Cherki moved from Lyon to Manchester City last summer for 34 million pounds. In a short time, he has proven himself in his new team and joined the ranks of the starting lineup.
This season, he has appeared in 46 matches across all competitions and has been directly involved in 23 goals. These statistics show that he is not only talented but is becoming a decisive figure for the team.
Of course, comparing young stars like Cherki and Yamal will always spark debate. However, one thing is clear — football is welcoming a new generation of superstars.
Now the question is: will Cherki truly become Europe's next top star? If he continues at this pace, the answer is almost certain.
