He has that rep but there’s a good piece in the Atlantic about him always wanting feedback/video analysis and looking to improve. Either way pep is going to turn him into a five yard passer which is a real shame.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6266304/2025/04/10/rayan-cherki-lyon-skills-two-footed-transfer-future/
paywalled, it’s a good insight from a few of his coaches.