Manchester City have reportedly completed their deal for Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyon ahead of their Club World Cup campaign this summer. The Sky Blues have utilised this new early transfer window to secure their signing before the competition starts,

The inaugural Club World Cup starts on June 14, with its 32 teams split into eight groups of four in the opening phase. As part of our guides to the sides that will feature in the tournament, Jordan Campbell gives you the background on Manchester City.

Manchester City are set to Moroccan side Wydad AC in their first match of the 2025 Club World Cup on June 18 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.