Manchester City agree €100m deal for 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi

Published Aug 23, 12:15 PM UTC

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The Athletic reports that Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to €100m to sign 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Bouaddi, born in France to Moroccan parents, is a prodigious talent who became the youngest player in UEFA club competition history in 2023 and made his Ligue 1 debut at 16. He impressed at the 2026 World Cup, helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals. Off the pitch, he is an exceptional student, earning a scientific baccalaureate early and studying for a mathematics degree. His family background emphasizes discipline and education. The article details his rise from local club AFC Creil to international stardom.

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Original headline: Ayyoub Bouaddi is the World Cup wonderkid signing for Manchester City: 'He destroyed everyone'

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