Tottenham pursue Ayyoub Buaddi after impressive World Cup debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race for Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Buaddi following his notable performance in Morocco's World Cup match against Brazil. The 18-year-old played a pivotal role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his skills by completing 60 passes and winning nine duels. Buaddi, who had an impressive season with Lille in Ligue 1, is attracting attention from several clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain. Tottenham's interest stems from a midfield rebuild necessary after key player departures. The young talent remains focused on the World Cup and emphasizes that his current priority is his national team's success.
- •Buaddi featured prominently in the match against Brazil.
- •Spurs are amid a midfield rebuild after player departures.
- •Buaddi excelled last season with 49 tackles and 33 interceptions.
- •Interest from top clubs could lead to a competitive transfer market.
- •The midfielder is prioritizing national team performance at the World Cup.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Tottenham join race for Moroccan wonderkid after World Cup debut
"Saturday afternoon saw the 2026 FIFA World Cup usher in one of the names for the future into the global game, Morocco's Ayyoub Buaddi, with the wonderkid playing a large part of his national team's draw against perennial powerhouse Brazil. It was just more than just a debut, as it showed that Bouaddi can perform on the global stage against some of the best players in the world, emboldening the interest that teams had in him following his stellar campaign with Lille in Ligue 1, winning out on 49 tackles and recording 33 interceptions last season for the French outfit. All in all, the Moroccan wonderkid has been looked at and is being closely followed by the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Paris-Saint Germain, amongst others, but according to a recent report, yet another English club is pursuing the 18-year-old.
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