Rayan Cherki Reacts to Future Manchester City Star Cavan Sullivan Replicating Iconic Celebration

Rayan Cherki Reacts to Future Manchester City Star Cavan Sullivan Replicating Iconic Celebration Manchester City fans who keep a close eye on the squad’s social media activity may have spotted a tantalising crossover between a current star of Enzo Maresca's playing squad and a potential star for years to come. American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan , who has agreed a pre-arranged move to join Manchester City once he turns 18-years-old next year, produced a standout display for the Philadelphia Union on Major League Soccer’s ‘Decision Day’. Sullivan netted twice in a commanding 4-1 win over Toronto FC - playing alongside older brother Quinn, who scored once and assisted his sibling - with City fans quick to notice Cavan's first goal celebration, in the 28th minute, replicating  Rayan Cherki ’s trademark move. Following the final whistle, Cavan Sullivan shared photographs from the win on his social media channels, prompting an appreciative response from the Manchester City and France international playmaker. Commenting directly beneath Sullivan’s Instagram post , Cherki wrote “J’avoue” alongside two heart-eyes emojis - a casual French expression that translates directly as “I admit it” and here can be taken as warm, playful approval of the teenager’s tribute. Rayan Cherki has quickly become a crowd favourite at the Etihad Stadium since arriving in Manchester, and is celebrating goals increasingly often across the Premier League and UEFA Champions League . There was a neat symmetry to it all, too, as Cherki found the net himself on the very same day during Manchester City ’s trip to Nottingham Forest , meaning both players scored within hours of each other on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Watching two of the brightest young creative players connected to Manchester City interact online could well foreshadow a fruitful on-pitch relationship. Having signed a record-breaking homegrown deal with Philadelphia Union in 2024 - one that includes a pre-arranged move to England on his 18th birthday in September 2027 - Cavan Sullivan has kept gaining valuable senior minutes in the United States. At just 17-years-old, the attacking midfielder has already broken Freddy Adu’s long-standing record as the youngest player in Major League Soccer history, and his form continues to show why Manchester City’s recruitment team moved so early to secure him. With Rayan Cherki thriving in Enzo Maresca’s attack and Cavan Sullivan continuing his rapid rise in Philadelphia, supporters have every reason to look forward to seeing the pair line up together for Manchester City in the years ahead.