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Manchester City agrees to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Manchester City agrees to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille
Summary

Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100 million, including add-ons. The 18-year-old has been a target for City as they address midfield gaps left by Tijjani Reijnders and Rodri's departures. Enzo Maresca's squad prioritizes this signing as they prepare for their opening Premier League match against Bournemouth. Bouaddi, included in Lille's squad for their upcoming match against Angers, is expected to be withdrawn as his transfer approaches. He previously demonstrated his talent during the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Morocco.

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Status Watch
  • •Manchester City signs Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €100 million.
  • •Tijjani Reijnders and Rodri left the club, prompting this need.
  • •Bouaddi shined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Morocco.
  • •Transfer occurs ahead of City's opening Premier League match against Bournemouth.
  • •Bouaddi expected to be withdrawn from Lille's squad against Angers.
Latest Updates
  • 1:38 PMAl Jazeera English — Manchester City sign teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille - Al Jazeera
  • 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — 'A very special day' - Bouaddi completes City move
  • 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Man City complete the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi
  • 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Man City complete £85.6m Bouaddi signing from Lille
  • 10:30 AMBBC Sport — Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille
  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Bouaddi completes move to City
  • 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — £86m at 18 - who is Bouaddi?
  • 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Man City reach agreement for midfielder – latest transfer reports
What they're saying
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BBC Sport reported earlier this week that Manchester City and Lille were in advanced talks over a deal for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi to move to Etihad Stadium. An agreement for the 18-year-old to join Enzo Maresca's side is now in place, with Bouaddi set to complete his protracted move to England - Lille accepting an initial fee of £81.4m, plus £4.2m in add-ons. Bouaddi impressed at this summer's World Cup - starting five of Morocco's six matches in their run to the quarter-finals - after a starring role in Lille's Champions League victory over Real Madrid in 2024 announced him on the big stage.

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New Manchester City signing Ayyoub Bouaddi says it is a "dream" to join "the best club in the world". The 18-year-old Morocco midfielder has moved from Lille in a £85.6m deal and signed a five-year deal with City. Enzo Maresca's side moved to sign Bouaddi after selling central midfielders Rodri to Barcelona in a £65m deal, Tijjani Reinders to Al-Qadsiah for £52m and agreeing to let Nico Gonzalez join Newcastle in a deal worth up to £52m.

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Manchester City are delighted to have completed the signing of Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouaddi on a five-year contract, subject to international clearance. Men's Team Ayyoub Bouaddi: 10 things y...

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