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Lille president wants Ayyoub Bouaddi to stay another year despite Manchester City interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Lille president wants Ayyoub Bouaddi to stay another year despite Manchester City interest

Summary

Lille OSC president Olivier Létang stated that midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi should remain with the club for another year. Bouaddi, who has attracted significant attention from Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, has seen his value rise after a strong performance for Morocco. Létang believes a further season at Lille would be beneficial for the 18-year-old, who has been playing in top competitions like the UEFA Champions League. Despite City's interest and a valuation reportedly at €100 million, Létang expresses confidence that Bouaddi would be happy to continue his development at Lille.

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•Ayyoub Bouaddi is 18 years old and a rising star.
•Létang believes Bouaddi should stay for another season.
•Manchester City and other Premier League clubs are interested.
•Bouaddi's value has reportedly increased to €100 million.
•He has played in the UEFA Champions League and World Cup.

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8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Lille president says Manchester City target Ayyoub Bouaddi ‘should stay another year’

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Lille OSC president Olivier Létang has said that Ayyoub Bouaddi (18), the subject of intense interest from the Premier League, should remain with his formative club for another year.Even prior to the...
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