Olivier Giroud endorses Ayyoub Bouaddi for potential Real Madrid transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Olivier Giroud has praised Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as a strong candidate for Real Madrid, citing his maturity and composure. Bouaddi has made a name for himself after impressive performances for Morocco during the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Giroud noted that while Bouaddi is likened to legends Patrick Vieira and Sergio Busquets, he needs to improve his finishing to reach the next level. The 18-year-old's transfer fee is estimated between 60 and 70 million euros, and his rise in status has attracted interest from several top clubs. Giroud believes a move to Real Madrid could happen as soon as next season.
- •Olivier Giroud praises Ayyoub Bouaddi's skills and mentality.
- •Bouaddi has performed well for Morocco at the FIFA World Cup.
- •Giroud compares Bouaddi to football icons Vieira and Busquets.
- •Bouaddi's transfer fee expected to be between 60 and 70 million euros.
- •Giroud foresees a possible transfer to Real Madrid next season.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Giroud: “If Bouaddi has that quality, he’ll be playing for Real Madrid next year”
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I can see him at Real Madrid’ – Olivier Giroud backs 18-year-old for Bernabeu move
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Olivier Giroud backs Ligue 1 wonderkid for Real Madrid transfer: ‘I can see him there from next season’
"With Carlo Ancelotti pulling the strings from the sidelines and Vinicius Junior leading the attack on the pitch, Brazil would understandably the favorite team in World Cup 2026 of a big segment of Rea...
"Ayyoub Bouaddi’s reputation continues to grow with every passing week, and the latest endorsement has come from someone who knows exactly what it takes to succeed at the highest level.The Lille midf...
"Giroud, Bouaddi’s teammate, believes Lille's teenage midfielder has the talent to command a massive transfer fee
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 3:35 PMGiroud: “If Bouaddi has that quality, he’ll be playing for Real Madrid next year”
Giroud, Bouaddi’s teammate, believes Lille's teenage midfielder has the talent to command a massive transfer fee
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:10 PM‘I can see him at Real Madrid’ – Olivier Giroud backs 18-year-old for Bernabeu move
With Carlo Ancelotti pulling the strings from the sidelines and Vinicius Junior leading the attack on the pitch, Brazil would understandably the favorite team in World Cup 2026 of a big segment of Rea...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:20 PMOlivier Giroud backs Ligue 1 wonderkid for Real Madrid transfer: ‘I can see him there from next season’
Ayyoub Bouaddi’s reputation continues to grow with every passing week, and the latest endorsement has come from someone who knows exactly what it takes to succeed at the highest level.The Lille midf...
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