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Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi

  • On Sunday, Manchester City reached an agreement with Lille to sign 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for $111 million, with another $5.8 million due in potential bonuses.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca prioritized central midfield reinforcements after Rodri departed to Barcelona and Tijjani Reijnders moved to Al-Qadsiah, replacing Pep Guardiola at season's end.
  • Bouaddi's arrival follows the $158 million signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest; he is expected to sign a long-term contract until 2031.
  • Savinho is poised to join Tottenham while Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez may also depart after appearing on the bench this past Sunday.
  • City retains interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and Palmeiras winger Allan, with Manager Maresca stating he remains "not worried" about the ongoing personnel changes.
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Manchester City breaks the piggy bank for Ayyoub Bouaddi, the side of Fribourg says yes in Monaco, Elye Wahi is approaching a return to the sources... All the news of the football mercato of this Sunday 23 August 2026.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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