Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi
The 18-year-old rising star was one of the stand-out players at the recent World Cup, helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals.
Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a fee of £86 million (US$117 million), according to recent reports. The 18-year-old, who played a key role in Morocco's quarter-final appearance at the World Cup, has been a standout player for Lille. The English champions had been in discussions with Lille for several weeks and finally agreed to the deal, which includes Bouaddi undergoing a medical before finalizing his move to the Etihad Stadium.
The midfielder's arrival will bolster Manchester City's midfield, alongside England's Elliot Anderson. The Turkish outfit made central midfield a priority following Pep Guardiola's departure as manager at the end of last season. There are also rumors that City are still interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, who is valued at £120 million, but Chelsea has set a deadline for bids that has not been met.
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