Cherki expressed his enthusiasm for the competition, saying, "This cup is new, and we want to win." He believes he is prepared to play in the Premier League, which he considers the best league in the world.

Cherki is eager to start playing with his new teammates at the Etihad Stadium. He has been watching Manchester City's games in the Premier League and is impressed by the team's performance.

When discussing his ambitions with Manchester City, Cherki stated, "It's very important for me to play in big cups like the Club World Cup and the Champions League." He was drawn to the club because of their participation in the Champions League.

Cherki aims to experience playing in various cups throughout his career. He feels that now is a good time to play in the Champions League with Manchester City.