{
  "id": 6664773,
  "title": "‘Einstein’ can keep United in check",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/einstein-can-keep-united-in-check",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T23:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/09/11/einstein-can-keep-united-in-check"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "They call him \"Einstein\" because he is always studying. Known as Ayyoub Bouaddi, he is only 18, from Morocco. The Manchester derby is coming up on Sunday, and he might just be the signing of the summer. The club paid £86 million for him, more than the previous high-profile signings. However, despite his young age, Bouaddi has always been ahead of his peers. He captained older kids at school, made his European debut at just 16, and helped Lille defeat Real Madrid when he was 17. Currently, he is pursuing a degree in mathematics as it helps him stay sharp and understand the game better. City hopes he can perform well in the Mancunian derby, even if he starts on the bench. His first start for City, a 2-0 win against Porto, received rave reviews. This sentiment is echoed by Manchester United fans, who are feeling aggrieved by his bragging after arriving in Manchester. He stated that Manchester City is the best club in the world and that being a City player is a dream come true. Additionally, he expressed his admiration for City's style of play, emphasizing their quality football and winning mentality. United fans also noted that City's preparation for the derby has been extensive, having had 48 hours more preparation time than United. Despite United's mixed start to the season, including a shock defeat to Hull City and a 5-2 loss to Ipswich, they still have the potential to cause an upset against City. With Erling Haaland and other experienced defenders out of action, United's defense could be vulnerable. However, City's signings, including Bouaddi, suggest that they have replaced the departing talents well, indicating that The Irreplaceables have been astutely substituted.",
  "summary": "Teenage wonder boy Ayyoub Bouaddi can be the brains of City’s new midfield.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘Einstein’ can keep United in check",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/einstein-can-keep-united-in-check-6669995",
        "published": "2026-09-10T23:15:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}