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Manchester City in final stages of Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer from Lille

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Manchester City in final stages of Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer from Lille
Summary

Negotiations between Manchester City and Lille over Ayyoub Bouaddi are intensifying. Bouaddi has reportedly agreed to personal terms with City on a five-year contract through 2031. The clubs are working to resolve a €10 million fee gap, with City aiming to finalize a deal soon. Bouaddi's promising performances at Lille and the FIFA World Cup have made him a sought-after midfielder. City CEO Ferran Soriano has been directly involved in discussions, indicating the importance of this transfer amid the club's midfield rebuild.

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By the Numbers
  • •Bouaddi has agreed personal terms with City until 2031.
  • •Lille and City remain about €10 million apart on the transfer fee.
  • •Negotiations have become particularly intense as both clubs seek resolution.
  • •Bouaddi is viewed as a critical addition following successful performances.
  • •Soriano and Lille's president have met to expedite the negotiation process.
Latest Updates
  • 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Man City agree personal terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi as Lille talks continue
  • 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City reach verbal agreement with Ayyoub Bouaddi as transfer edges closer
  • 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Agreement imminent between Manchester City and Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi
  • 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City agree five-year contract terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi as Lille negotiations enter final stages
What they're saying
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Manchester City have moved a step closer to signing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after reaching a verbal agreement with the teenage midfielder.Transfer journalist Matteo Moretto reports that person...

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Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.Personal terms are understood to already be in place, but Lille are pushing to keep the 18-year-old on loan for...

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According to a report from Foot Mercato, an agreement is imminent between Manchester City and Lille OSC for Ayyoub Bouaddi (18). The Moroccan international, who recently shone at the 2026 FIFA World ...

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