Man City complete £85.6m Bouaddi signing from Lille
· Sports · BBC Sport
Manchester City have secured the signing of 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth £85.6 million. The transfer includes an upfront payment of £81.4 million with an additional £4.2 million in performance-related add-ons. Bouaddi, who signed a five-year contract, joins the club following the departures of central midfielders Rodri and Tijjani Reinders. The teenager gained prominence after starting five matches during Morocco's run to the World Cup quarter-finals and delivering a notable performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League. He is expected to join a revamped midfield alongside recent signing Elliot Anderson.
Why it matters
The signing signals a major midfield restructuring for Manchester City as the club seeks to replace key departures and maintain its competitive edge in the Premier League. The high-value transfer underscores the club's aggressive investment strategy in young, internationally proven talent.
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