🚨 Official: Ayyoub Bouaddi signs for Manchester City

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·26 August 2026

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With Rodri having left for FC Barcelona, Manchester City have officially found one of his replacements!

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The English club announced at midday this Wednesday the sensational signing of Moroccan international midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

The future doesn't wait its turn.
– Wednesday, 26 August 2026

The 18-year-old leaves Lille, his boyhood club, for around €100 million according to the latest reports.

It is the biggest sale in Ligue 1 history to a foreign league!

A huge transfer for the player who burst onto the world stage this summer, wearing the Morocco shirt at the World Cup.

Bouaddi leaves LOSC with 96 appearances to his name. All at just 18 years old.

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