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