Fabrizio Romano: Man City in final negotiations with Lille for 17yo midfielder Bouaddi

Published Aug 15, 02:27 PM UTC

According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between Lille and Manchester City for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi have entered the final stage. The 17-year-old player is on Lille's substitute list for today's match, indicating the deal is imminent. If all goes well, Bouaddi is expected to join Manchester City this summer, rather than waiting until his contract expires in 2027. The report, sourced from Hupu and citing Romano's X post, suggests a swift conclusion to the transfer.