Manchester City have agreed a deal in precept price €100m (£86m) to signal 18-year-old Lille midfield sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi, as per The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
Metropolis have been chasing the Morocco worldwide for a variety of weeks, particularly after it emerged that Rodri was edging nearer to a transfer to Barcelona.
Our pals over at TEAMtalk revealed on August 11 that Man City have been ‘near agreeing the report signing of Bouaddi‘, making him the most costly teenager in soccer historical past in consequence.
And now Ornstein has confirmed that an settlement is in place for the supremely gifted teenager to affix Enzo Maresca’s facet, with a protracted change on the point of being formally signed off.
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Having offered Rodri after which Tijani Reinders, Metropolis have prioritised central midfield as an space to strengthen – having already spent £116m on England World Cup star Elliot Anderson.
The Etihad outfit additionally stay interested by Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, though they’re presently backing off any deal given Chelsea’s asking value of in extra of £120m.
Bouaddi to signal prolonged Metropolis contract
The Athletic reporter Ornstein has confirmed that the deal is price €95m, plus an extra €5m in add-ons, with the younger midfielder signing a five-year contract with the choice of an extra 12 months.
Bouaddi made a significant impression at this summer time’s World Cup, beginning 5 of Morocco’s six matches of their run to the quarter-finals.
He additionally performed a starring function in Lille’s Champions League win over Actual Madrid in 2024, a sport which introduced him on the European stage.
Regardless of predominantly lining up in a defensive midfield function, which might permit Anderson to function a bit additional ahead, Bouaddi additionally has the playmaking capability to play additional ahead.
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Bouaddi has performed 88 occasions for Lille since making his debut in October 2023, simply three days after his sixteenth birthday, and helped them end third in Ligue 1 final season.
If he indicators early within the week, he may make his debut in Friday night time’s Premier League journey to the capital to tackle Crystal Palace.
