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Manchester City plans future move for Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Manchester City plans future move for Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille

Summary

Manchester City intends to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille this summer, planning for him to remain on loan at Lille for the 2026-27 season. The 18-year-old has garnered attention for his performances with Morocco at the FIFA World Cup. City aims to secure Bouaddi amid interest from PSG and Real Madrid, with a focus on long-term development rather than immediate contribution. His integration into City's first team is expected for the 2027-28 season.

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By the Numbers

•Bouaddi joins City's plans while continuing at Lille next season.
•He has impressed at the FIFA World Cup with Morocco.
•City seeks to avoid losing him to PSG or Real Madrid.
•His debut with City's first team is anticipated for the 2027-28 season.
•This signing aligns with City's patient recruitment approach.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano reveals truth on Manchester City’s first-team pathway for Ayyoub Bouaddi

What they're saying

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Man City plan to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer & allowing him to be at Lille next seasonThe 18-year-old would join Man City’s first-team at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2027Lille would pref...
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