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Man City signs Ayyoub Bouaddi for £86m, targets Enzo Fernandez next

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:23 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Man City signs Ayyoub Bouaddi for £86m, targets Enzo Fernandez next

Summary

Manchester City has completed the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a fee of £85.6 million. Bouaddi, who impressed at the World Cup, joins a City midfield that has undergone significant changes, losing key players like Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Tijjani Reinders. The focus now turns to Enzo Fernandez, with City looking to make another signing before the transfer deadline next Tuesday. Bouaddi aims to enhance the team's performance as they adapt to recent departures.

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•Ayyoub Bouaddi signed for £85.6 million from Lille.
•City lost Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Tijjani Reinders this summer.
•Bouaddi performed well during the World Cup for Morocco.
•City is in discussions to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
•Clubs previously set a high asking price for Fernandez.

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10:23 AMYahoo Sports — Man City switch focus to Enzo Fernandez after completing £86m deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi

What they're saying

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The Morocco international shone for Lille last term and continued his impressive run of form at the World Cup, with the 18-year-old now a key piece in the City rebuild after losing Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reinders
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