Man City reaches agreement for Bouaddi transfer from Lille
21 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Manchester City has reportedly come to a full agreement with Lille for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi. The transfer fee is estimated at €100 million, including bonuses. Bouaddi, who is 18 years old, displayed promising but inconsistent performances at the 2026 World Cup. He is expected to team up with fellow €100 million signing Elliott Henderson at Manchester City. Lille is finalizing what is set to be the largest sale in the club's history.
- •City has fully agreed on a transfer fee with Lille.
- •Ayyoub Bouaddi is 18 years old and played at the 2026 World Cup.
- •The transfer fee includes bonuses, totaling €100 million.
- •Bouaddi is anticipated to partner with Elliott Henderson.
- 11:17 AMESPN Soccer — Man City confirm Bouaddi signing from Lille
- 10:47 AMYahoo Sports — Man City sign Lille's Bouaddi for 100 mn euros
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Manchester City sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Man City complete £85.6 million deal for 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lille line-up replacement for Manchester City-bound Ayyoub Bouaddi
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City agree €100m Ayouub Bouaddi deal
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi left out of Lille squad amid a reported big-money move to Manchester City
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City agree deal for World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi
"Signing will take City’s window spending to nearly £200m Moroccan stood down from Lille’s game against Angers Manchester City have agreed a deal with Lille worth €95m (£81.4m) plus €5m in potential add-ons for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Morocco midfielder’s arrival to take the club’s summer spend to nearly £200m after Elliot Anderson’s £116m signing earlier in the window. The 18-year-old was stood down from Lille’s Ligue 1 match against Angers on Sunday before a medical with City and his transfer becoming official in the next few days. Continue reading...
"Highly-rated midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi was left out Lille's squad for its opening game of the season at Angers on Sunday amid reports of an imminent big-money move to Premier League giant Manchester City. The website of sports daily L’Equipe and RMC radio said that the 18-year-old Bouaddi was set to join City for 100 million euros ($117 million) on a five-year contract. City is looking for a long-term replacement for former Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, who recently joined Barcelona after helping Spain win the World Cup.
"Manchester City have signed teenage Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a five-year deal the French club said Wednesday was worth 100 million euros (£86 million, $117 million).City are also believed to retain an interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, but the Blues set a recent deadline for bids for the £120 million-rated Argentine that passed without a deal being done.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 26, 2026, 11:17 AMMan City confirm Bouaddi signing from Lille
Ayyoub Bouaddi has completed his move from Lille to Manchester City.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:47 AMMan City sign Lille's Bouaddi for 100 mn euros
Manchester City have signed teenage Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a five-year deal the French club said Wednesday was worth 100 million euros (£86 million, $117 million).City are also believed to retain an interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, but the Blues set a recent deadline for bids for the £120 million-rated Argentine that passed without a deal being done.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:40 AMOfficial | Manchester City sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille
Manchester City have officially announced a deal with Lille OSC to secure midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) on a five-year contract and for a reported fee of €95m plus €5m in bonuses.The midfielder s...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:33 AMMan City complete £85.6 million deal for 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City have completed the £85. 6 million ($116.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:40 AMLille line-up replacement for Manchester City-bound Ayyoub Bouaddi
Ayyoub Bouaddi waved goodbye to the Lille OSC fans on Sunday ahead of his impending move to Manchester City. The deal, it is understood, will be worth over €100m. It gives Les Dogues wiggle room as ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:40 PMManchester City agree €100m Ayouub Bouaddi deal
Manchester City have agreed a €100m deal to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.The Cityzens have reached an agreement with Lille to sign the Moroccan midfielder for a €100m (£85.6m) fee including add...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 1:46 PMMidfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi left out of Lille squad amid a reported big-money move to Manchester City
Highly-rated midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi was left out Lille's squad for its opening game of the season at Angers on Sunday amid reports of an imminent big-money move to Premier League giant Manchester City. The website of sports daily L’Equipe and RMC radio said that the 18-year-old Bouaddi was set to join City for 100 million euros ($117 million) on a five-year contract. City is looking for a long-term replacement for former Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, who recently joined Barcelona after helping Spain win the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 1:18 PMManchester City agree deal for World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to £85. 6 million ($116.
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 12:44 PMThe maths whizz turned £86m teenage star heading to Man City
Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle with Lille to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi - what makes him such a highly rated talent?
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:34 PMMan City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi
Manchester City have agreed to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth £86 million ($117 million), according to reports on Sunday.City are also believed to retain an interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, but the Blues set a recent deadline for bids for the £120 million-rated Argentine that passed without a deal being done. smg/jc
- The Guardian SportAug 23, 2026, 12:32 PMManchester City agree deal worth up to €100m for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi
Signing will take City’s window spending to nearly £200m Moroccan stood down from Lille’s game against Angers Manchester City have agreed a deal with Lille worth €95m (£81.4m) plus €5m in potential add-ons for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Morocco midfielder’s arrival to take the club’s summer spend to nearly £200m after Elliot Anderson’s £116m signing earlier in the window. The 18-year-old was stood down from Lille’s Ligue 1 match against Angers on Sunday before a medical with City and his transfer becoming official in the next few days. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:19 PMMan City agree £86m deal for teen midfielder Bouaddi
Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 12:19 PMMan City agree £86m deal for 18-year-old Bouaddi
Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:00 PMManchester City reach full agreement with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi
According to a report from RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Manchester City have reached an agreement with Lille OSC for Ayyoub Bouaddi (18). The teenager has been in the sights of the Premier Le...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:51 AM🚨 Full agreement for Bouaddi's mega move to Man City
Manchester City may have found its mini-Rodri.The Citizens have reportedly (finally) reached a full agreement with Lille for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to RMC.The transfer fee is estima...
- Sky Sports Football—Man City sign Bouaddi in record-breaking deal
Manchester City have completed the signing of midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi in a record-breaking £86m move from Lille.
- Sky Sports—Man City agree record-breaking deal with Lille to sign Bouaddi
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Lille for Morocco international midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth up to £86m (€100m).
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