Manchester City signs Ayyoub Bouaddi for £86 million transfer fee

Manchester City has completed the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a reported £86 million. The transfer features £81.4 million upfront and an additional £4.3 million in performance-related add-ons. Bouaddi, who gained prominence during Morocco's run to the quarterfinals in the 2026 World Cup, has made 88 appearances for Lille since his debut in October 2023 and holds several records at the club. Along with this signing, City is undergoing significant changes, with other key players leaving. Bouaddi's deal ranks him as the fourth-most expensive teenager in soccer history.

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