Ayyoub Bouaddi Near Transfer to Manchester City

Ayyoub Bouaddi Manchester City Lille transfer fee Rodri replacement

Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who plays for Lille OSC, has become one of the most sought‑after young talents after his performances at the 2026 World Cup. Manchester City have reached advanced talks with Lille and have already agreed personal terms with the 18‑year‑old, while the French club’s president Olivier Letang says a definitive deal is still pending. The clubs are negotiating a fee reported to be around €100 million (approximately £86 million), with City preferring an immediate signing to replace departing midfielder Rodri, whereas Lille would like the option of a loan back for another season. Galatasaray are also monitoring the situation and have expressed interest in midfielder Tijani Reinders as a possible alternative. If completed, the transfer would give City a long‑term replacement in midfield and could trigger further squad changes ahead of the new manager Enzo Maresca’s first season.

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Ayyoub Bouaddi · Enzo Maresca · Galatasaray SK · Lille · Lille OSC · Lille Olympique Sporting Club · Luis de la Fuente · Manchester City · Manchester City FC · Manchester City Football Club · Marc Cucurella · Morocco national football team

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[● 2 SOURCES] Galatasaray is monitoring Bouaddi’s transfer and is also interested in midfielder Tijani Reinders. haveneg.com
[● 11 SOURCES] Ayyoub Bouaddi is a 19‑year‑old Moroccan international midfielder who plays for Lille. www.maroc24.com · haveneg.com · www.estadao.com.br · dnaberita.com · www.viva.co.id · +5 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Manchester City and Lille are close to agreeing on a transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi. haveneg.com · www.maroc24.com · www.estadao.com.br · dnaberita.com · www.viva.co.id · +3 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The transfer fee discussed is around €100 million. www.estadao.com.br · www.maroc24.com · haveneg.com · dnaberita.com · www.viva.co.id · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint‑Germain and Chelsea have shown interest in Bouaddi. www.maroc24.com · haveneg.com · www.estadao.com.br · trivela.com.br · dnaberita.com · +5 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Bouaddi was a standout player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. haveneg.com · www.maroc24.com · www.estadao.com.br · dnaberita.com · www.viva.co.id
[● 11 SOURCES] Manchester City view Bouaddi as a replacement for midfielder Rodri. www.maroc24.com · www.estadao.com.br · haveneg.com · www.viva.co.id · www.caughtoffside.com · +5 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Bouaddi chose to represent Morocco internationally instead of France. www.estadao.com.br · www.maroc24.com · www.viva.co.id
[● 11 SOURCES] Lille prefers to keep Bouaddi on loan for another season before a permanent transfer. www.maroc24.com · trivela.com.br · dnaberita.com · www.viva.co.id · liner.hu · +5 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Galatasaray is monitoring Bouaddi's transfer and is interested in midfielder Tijani Reinders. haveneg.com
[● 11 SOURCES] Manchester City and Lille are in advanced negotiations to transfer Ayyoub Bouaddi. haveneg.com · dnaberita.com · www.maroc24.com · www.viva.co.id · www.caughtoffside.com · +5 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi. trivela.com.br · dnaberita.com · www.maroc24.com · www.viva.co.id · liner.hu · +5 more