Manchester City has reportedly agreed to a €100 million transfer deal with LOSC Lille for 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The Moroccan midfielder made a significant impression at the 2026 World Cup with Morocco and has been a key player for LOSC Lille in the Ligue 1, featuring in 96 matches and providing four assists. Bouaddi's transfer comes after Manchester City parted ways with Rodri, who left for FC Barcelona for €70 million earlier this summer. Tijjani Reijnders also left the club, creating a void that Bouaddi is set to fill. Enzo Maresca is the manager of LOSC Lille. The transfer deal is a significant one for Manchester City, with the club paying €100 million for Bouaddi's services.
Manchester City Signs Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100 Million
Manchester City has agreed to a €100 million transfer deal with LOSC Lille for 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to transfer journalists Fabrizio Romano and Fabrice Hawkins. The deal marks the latest move in the English club's efforts to replace departed players.
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