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Manchester City signs rising midfield star Ayyoub Bouaddi after Rodri's departure to Barcelona

Manchester City signed highly rated teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on Wednesday, getting a rising star seen as the Premier League giant's long-term replacement for Rodri.

  • Manchester City signs 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
  • Transfer fee estimated at 100 million euros, most expensive French league deal.
  • Bouaddi excited to join City, praises their playing style and winning mentality.

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