Just a few months later, Cherki was given the number 10 shirt by Man City.

Man City homepage shows off the club's new number 10

The French attacking midfielder joined Man City from Lyon ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on a five-year contract. In the US tournament, he wore the number 29 shirt, making his debut in a 2-0 win over Wydad AC, before scoring his first goal for the club in a 6-0 win over Al Ain.

Previously, when he was just 16 years old and promoted to the Lyon first team in October 2019, Cherki wore the number 18 and kept this number throughout 185 appearances for the French team. According to Man City, the new number 10 given to Cherki reflects his role and qualities as a conductor. This is the number that is associated with the most creative players in football history.

At Manchester City, this number has belonged to many big stars, including Sergio Aguero - the club's greatest ever striker - who switched from number 16 to number 10 in his last six seasons at Etihad. In addition, Edin Dzeko, Shaun Goater and Asa Hartford are also Man City legends who have worn this number.

De Bruyne is the latest Man City legend to wear the number 10 shirt.

Rayan Cherki will have to fill a huge void at Manchester City after the departure of legendary Kevin De Bruyne in the summer. However, he insists he is ready for the challenge and hopes to improve under Pep Guardiola.

“It’s a dream for me,” Cherki said in June, shortly after his move to Man City was confirmed. “To be honest, joining a club like Man City and having the opportunity to take the next step in my career here is very special.”

“I have worked hard for this all my life. I love the game and can't wait to develop further in Manchester under Pep and his coaching team.”

Man City fans could see Cherki wearing the new No. 10 shirt for the first time if he is given the chance to make his Premier League debut in the opening game of the 2025/26 season, when the team travels to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend.

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