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Manchester City Complete £86m Signing of Moroccan Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026grace

Manchester City have completed the signing of Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £85.6m. The 18-year-old has agreed a five-year contract, pending international approval. City will pay an initial £81.4m, with a further £4.2m available through add-ons. Enzo Maresca’s team pursued Bouaddi following the departures of central midfielders Rodri, who joined Barcelona for £65m, […]

Ayyoub Bouaddi: Manchester City Reach £86m Agreement for Lille Midfielder

August 23, 2026August 24, 2026grace

Bouaddi caught the eye at this summer’s World Cup, featuring in the starting line-up for five of Morocco’s six games as they reached the quarter-finals. His breakthrough on the international stage followed an outstanding display in Lille’s 2024 Champions League win against Real Madrid. Operating as a deep-lying playmaker, he could form an effective partnership […]