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  "id": 3490882,
  "title": "Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/man-city-complete-86m-bouaddi-signing-from-lille",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T10:30:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
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  "account": "Manchester City has completed the signing of Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6 million deal. The 18-year-old will join the Premier League champions on a five-year contract, with an upfront payment of £81.4 million and potential add-ons of £4.2 million. City parted with midfielders Rodri and Tijjani Reinders to Lille for a combined £117 million. Bouaddi's impressive performance at the 2022 World Cup, where he started five out of Morocco's six matches, has caught City's attention. He has now expressed his excitement to be a part of Manchester City, describing it as a dream come true. Bouaddi, who made 96 appearances for Lille since his debut in 2023, joins a revamped midfield, complementing England midfielder Elliot Anderson. City are also considering a move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, valued at £120 million.",
  "summary": "Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.",
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        "title": "Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille",
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        "title": "Manchester City sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T10:41:37.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/man-city-complete-86m-bouaddi-signing-from-lille-3491084",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:44:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Manchester City signs rising midfield star Ayyoub Bouaddi after Rodri’s departure to Barcelona",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/manchester-city-signs-rising-midfield-star-ayyoub-bouaddi-after-3494344",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:52:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Man City sign Morocco star Bouaddi for US$117m in record Premier League teenage deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/man-city-sign-morocco-star-bouaddi-for-us-117m-in-record-premier",
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