Rayan Cherki is retained at Manchester City until June 2030. The 23-year-old forward earns £100,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Rayan Cherki
Current Club: Manchester City
🌍 France
💰 Weekly Wage: £100,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2030 (3 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Rayan Cherki earns 15.9% above the average forward wage of £86,293/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
French forward who joined Lyon academy at seven, making professional debut at 16. Became youngest Lyon goalscorer and youngest Champions League semi-finalist. Named 2024-25 Ligue 1 Dribbler of Year with league-leading 11 assists. Won Olympic silver with France U23. Joined Manchester City in 2025 for €36.5 million, scoring on Premier League debut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Rayan Cherki's contract expire?
Rayan Cherki's current contract expires on June 30, 2030.
How much does Rayan Cherki earn per week?
Rayan Cherki earns approximately £100,000 per week.
Who does Rayan Cherki play for?
Rayan Cherki currently plays for Manchester City.
What position does Rayan Cherki play?
Rayan Cherki plays as a forward.
How old is Rayan Cherki?
Rayan Cherki is 23 years old.
What is Rayan Cherki's annual salary?
Annualised, Rayan Cherki's basic salary is approximately £5,200,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £100,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Rayan Cherki sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Rayan Cherki can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2029, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2030.
How many months are left on Rayan Cherki's contract?
Rayan Cherki has approximately 47 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2030. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Rayan Cherki's wage compare to other forwards?
Rayan Cherki earns roughly 1.16x the position average — the average forward in our database earns £86,293 per week, so Rayan Cherki is paid 1.16x the position average.
When was Rayan Cherki born?
Rayan Cherki was born on August 17, 2003, making the player 23 years old as of today.