Manchester City and Lille have reached an agreement that could be worth up to 100 million euros for Ayyoub Bouaddi. At just 18, the Lions of the Atlas midfielder is set to sign the most expensive transfer ever completed for a Moroccan player.
Ayoub Bouaddi took advantage of the 2026 World Cup to step up to a new level. The value of the young Moroccan midfielder is said to have jumped by 30 million euros , now reaching 80 million, the same as Achraf Hakimi.
Manchester City has reportedly reached an initial contractual agreement with Ayyoub Bouaddi. The English club must now convince Lille, which would be expecting close to 100 million euros to sell its 18-year-old Moroccan international.
Manchester City would be considering spending nearly 100 million euros for Ayyoub Bouaddi . A former financial advisor to the English club believes the young Moroccan international possesses immense potential, but his age and lack of experience make the operation particularly risky.
Ayyoub Bouaddi’s performance with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup has significantly boosted his appeal. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are now reportedly following the young LOSC midfielder, with the club demanding a sum close to 100 million pounds to consider his departure.
Ayyoub Bouaddi grew up in French youth selections, but it’s with Morocco that he’s competing in the World Cup. Before France-Morocco, Guy Stéphan explained why the Blues didn’t want to block the young LOSC midfielder.
Ayyoub Bouaddi is making an impact with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, but his choice continues to spark debate in France. The technical director of the French Football Federation acknowledges that the young midfielder’s departure to the Atlas Lions represents a significant loss.
A surprise semi-finalist in 2022, Morocco no longer seduces solely through its defensive solidity. At the 2026 World Cup, the foreign press sees a more technical team, capable of controlling the game and aiming even higher in the tournament.
Against Canada, Morocco must avoid the trap of an overly open match. Opta figures argue for a dense, mobile eleven capable of pressing quickly under pressure. The objective: close down Canadian corridors , then attack the spaces left behind them.
While several former Moroccan internationals praised the Atlas Lions’ performance, Hakim Ziyech published no public message after Morocco’s qualification against the Netherlands. A notable silence at a particularly symbolic moment.
Brilliant during the current World Cup, Ayyoub Bouaddi is attracting Manchester City’s interest . The 18-year-old Lille midfielder is being targeted by several European heavyweights. His transfer is estimated at least 70 million pounds sterling.
Young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is making waves at this 2026 World Cup . At just 18 years old, his bold performances are already attracting the interest of the biggest clubs, with Real Madrid leading the charge.