Manchester City sign Morocco midfielder Bouaddi from Lille
British media reported that City paid £86 million (US$117 million) to sign the 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille.
Manchester City have bolstered their midfield by signing Ayyoub Bouaddi, a 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder from Lille, on a five-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed, but British sources suggest City paid £86 million (US$117 million) for the young talent. Bouaddi, who turned professional at just 16, had a standout season with Lille, making 30 appearances in Ligue 1.
He became the youngest-ever Lille player in 2023 and was included in Morocco's World Cup squad, where he made his debut and played in five matches as they advanced to the quarter-finals. This move sees City continue to strengthen their midfield, joining players Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Tijjani Reijnders who departed during the transfer window.
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