Bouaddi played 75 minutes in Manchester City's 2-0 win over Porto in the Champions League, making his first start for the club. He has been a key player in the team's midfield reformulation following Rodri's departure to Barcelona. According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Manchester City paid € 95 million to Lille, plus € 5 million in bonuses, for the young midfielder. Bouaddi's performance has caught the attention of the club's president, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, who was informed by Haaland about the young player's impressive displays in training. Haaland praised Bouaddi's performance, saying: "I think he did a very, very good game. In the last few weeks, in training... I just told the president that he's been incredible in training and in everything. I think we have a real gem."