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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Man City set to sign Morocco midfielder Bouaddi from Lille
Aug 23 : Manchester City are set to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille, with British media reporting the Premier League club could pay up to 100 million euros ($116.80 million) for the 18-year-old.The Athletic reported City will pay an initial fee of 95 million plus up to five million in ad
Man City step up midfield rebuild with €100m deal for 18-year-old World Cup star
Bouaddi, who excelled in this summer’s World Cup, becomes the third most expensive player in City’s history
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.
Manchester City agree deal for World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi
A fee of up to £85.6million is set to bring the Morocco midfielder from Lille to the Etihad Stadium.
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