Man City in Talks to Sign Moroccan Midfield Prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City have emerged as front-runners to land 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. The teenage sensation impressed in Ligue 1 and earned a World Cup call-up after Morocco’s run to the last four in 2022. Reports suggest City have held direct talks with Lille over a potential transfer, joining Arsenal in the chase. The champions are exploring a deal that would see Bouaddi signed now and loaned back to his French club for the coming season. According to Fabrizio Romano, City view Bouaddi as a long-term target and plan to bring him into their squad by 2027. Bouaddi himself remains focused on Morocco’s World Cup campaign, saying he’s determined to “give everything” for his country.
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