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Man City signs midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100m from Lille

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Man City signs midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100m from Lille
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Manchester City has reached an agreement with Lille to acquire midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100 million. The 18-year-old's signing marks a significant addition to City's midfield overhaul after the departures of key players including Bernardo Silva and Rodri. Bouaddi will be the club's second major signing this summer, joining Elliot Anderson, and is expected to sign a five-year deal. The deal includes an initial payment of €95 million plus potential add-ons of €5 million. City has also generated around £150 million from player sales and may pursue additional signings.

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  • •City pays €100 million for Bouaddi from Lille.
  • •Bouaddi excelled at the recent World Cup.
  • •This marks City's third most expensive signing ever.
  • •City continues midfield revamp after key player departures.
  • •Club has generated approximately £150 million from sales this summer.
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  • 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Man City step up midfield rebuild with €100m deal for 18-year-old World Cup star
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Bouaddi, who excelled in this summer’s World Cup, becomes the third most expensive player in City’s history

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