Ayyoub Bouaddi attracts interest from top European clubs after World Cup performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi is drawing attention from several major European clubs following his standout performances during the World Cup. The 18-year-old Lille midfielder showcased his skills against Brazil, surpassing prominent midfielders in key match statistics. Clubs including Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Bouaddi's progress, with Lille having set a transfer asking price between £69m and £86m. Bouaddi has made 96 appearances for Lille since debuting at 16 and has been pivotal in Morocco's journey to the knockout stage of the tournament, where they will face Canada.
- •Bouaddi played a key role in Morocco's World Cup opener against Brazil.
- •He has completed the most minutes and appearances for players under 18 in Europe's top leagues last season.
- •Top clubs are considering him as a potential midfield addition.
- •Lille's asking price for Bouaddi is reportedly between £69m and £86m.
- •Morocco faces Canada in the World Cup knockout stage on Saturday.
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Why Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi
- 2:22 PMBBC Sport — Why Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi
"After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.
"After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:22 PMWhy Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi
After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 2:22 PMWhy Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi
After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.
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