Manchester City consider loaning Ayyoub Bouaddi back to Lille this summer

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Manchester City consider loaning Ayyoub Bouaddi back to Lille this summer
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Manchester City are weighing the possibility of loaning midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, back to Lille if they secure a transfer for him during the summer window. The Moroccan international is attracting interest from various clubs, including Real Madrid, although City is still contemplating the best path for him. Bouaddi's performances for Morocco at the FIFA World Cup have boosted his profile. The Premier League club has not yet decided whether to retain him in their squad or allow him to continue developing at Lille.

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  • Ayyoub Bouaddi is 18 years old and a Moroccan international.
  • City may loan him back to Lille after signing him this summer.
  • Real Madrid is also interested in Bouaddi but prioritizing other targets.
  • The decision is influenced by Bouaddi's World Cup performances.
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Manchester City are considering loaning Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) back to Lille should they make a move for the midfielder during the summer transfer window, according to a report from The Athletic. The Mo...

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