🤑 City seal Bouaddi for a record fee, above Brazilians | OneFootball

The official signing of Moroccan player Ayyoub Bouaddi by Manchester City has set a new record in the market for players up to 18 years old.

According to Transfermarkt data, the €95 million (R$570 million) paid to Lille far surpasses the previous records for the biggest transfers involving players up to 18 years old.

The previous record belonged to Leny Yoro, who was signed by Manchester United for €62 million.

The list of the most expensive also includes several Brazilians: Endrick (€48 million), Estêvão (€45 million), Rodrygo (€45 million), and Vinicius Júnior (€45 million).

The young Moroccan was one of the national team’s standout players at the World Cup, including in the match against Brazil.

With the signing, City also fills the gap left by Rodri, who was transferred to Barcelona. Bouaddi will wear the number 32 shirt.

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