Ayyoub Bouaddi joins Manchester City as Rodri replacement amid squad changes

Ayyoub Bouaddi will join Manchester City just shy of his 19th birthday, following Rodri's departure to Barcelona in a deal reportedly worth at least $110 million. The young midfielder has gained recognition in Ligue 1 with Lille, where he debuted at 16, and performed well at this summer's World Cup for Morocco. With both Rodri and Bernardo Silva now gone, City will undergo significant changes in the midfield, and Bouaddi is viewed as a key player in this transition. Manager Enzo Maresca will oversee the adaptations required for the new squad.

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