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  "id": 3484358,
  "title": "Ayyoub Bouaddi delighted to join 'best club in the world' Manchester City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ayyoub-bouaddi-delighted-to-join-best-club-in-the-world-manchester",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T10:19:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/26/ayyoub-bouaddi-delighted-to-join-best-club-in-the-world-manchester-city/"
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  "account": "Moroccan World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi has announced he will be joining Manchester City after completing his transfer to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. The 18-year-old midfielder, who has spent much of his life working towards his goal of playing for the best club in the world, moved from Ligue 1 side Lens for a reported €100 million fee. A cultured player, Bouaddi will wear the number 32 shirt, the same number he wore during his time with Lille. Known for their quality football and winning mentality, Manchester City sees Bouaddi as a vital addition to their squad, which already includes players like Elliot Anderson, Geronimo Rulli, Jeremy Monga, and Pierce Charles. The club's director of football, Hugo Viana, praised Bouaddi's potential, highlighting his football intelligence and talent that will only improve under the guidance of manager Enzo Marsesca. Bouaddi expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City, calling it a dream come true and a place where he can thrive and make his mark.",
  "summary": "Ayyoub Bouaddi says he is joining the “best club in the world” after completing his transfer to Manchester City on Wednesday. The Moroccan World Cup star moves to the Etihad Stadium from Ligue 1 side Lens for a fee reported to be in the region of €100 million. A cultured holding midfielder, Bouaddi , still just 18, will help fill the gap left by the departures of Bernardo Silva and Rodri this…",
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    "Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi joins Manchester City",
    "18-year-old moves from Lens for €100 million fee",
    "Number 32 shirt signifies vital addition to City squad"
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        "title": "Manchester City sign Morocco midfielder Bouaddi from Lille",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T11:06:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Bouaddi becomes most expensive EPL teenager with Man City move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/transfer-bouaddi-becomes-most-expensive-epl-teenager-with-man-city",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:12:26.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Man City sign teenage star Bouaddi from Lille",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/epl-man-city-sign-teenage-star-bouaddi-from-lille",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:42:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi joins Manchester City on five-year deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/moroccos-ayyoub-bouaddi-joins-manchester-city-on-five-year-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-26T12:00:00.000Z"
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