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Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer to Manchester City
Overview
Ayyoub Bouaddi, a 19-year-old Moroccan international, completed a transfer from Lille to Manchester City for a fee reported to be approximately €100 million including bonuses. While Paris Saint-Germain had monitored the midfielder, the club reportedly decided not to pursue a signing to avoid competition for their existing midfield roster.
Following the move, Rio Ferdinand expressed regret that Manchester United missed the opportunity to sign Bouaddi. Ferdinand stated that the club was ‘100% in’ for the player during the summer transfer window but found the required transfer fee to be prohibitive. He noted that Bouaddi’s transfer cost was comparable to the combined expenditure Manchester United spent on signings Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Ferdinand further highlighted Bouaddi’s recent performances, including a match against Paris Saint-Germain, as evidence of the talent United missed.
Bouaddi has since become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history, with the deal valued at up to £85.6 million. The holding midfielder, who was born in France, is under contract with Manchester City until 2031. His recent form in the Premier League and Champions League has earned him a place on Tuttosport’s Golden Boy shortlist. In a club interview, Bouaddi cited Andrés Iniesta as his primary childhood inspiration.
Entities
Ayyoub Bouaddi · Manchester City · Lille · Premier League · Rio Ferdinand
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rio Ferdinand stated Manchester United were '100% in' for Ayyoub Bouaddi but found the transfer fee too high. www.football365.com · thepeoplesperson.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ayyoub Bouaddi's transfer fee is reportedly equal to the combined fees of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. www.football365.com · thepeoplesperson.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Manchester City signed Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. www.football365.com · thepeoplesperson.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manchester United signed Youri Tielemans, Carlos Baleba, and Andrey Santos for a total of £163 million. www.football365.com
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesManchester City midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi breaks transfer records
Manchester City's Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history following an £85.6m move from Lille.
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[SPORTS] 5 sourcesRio Ferdinand regrets Manchester United missing Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer
Rio Ferdinand expressed disappointment that Manchester United missed out on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi due to high transfer costs, noting the player has since joined Manchester City.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesAyyoub Bouaddi joins Manchester City from Lille for €100m
Ayyoub Bouaddi has joined Manchester City from Lille for approximately €100 million. PSG opted not to pursue the midfielder to prioritize the development of their existing squad.
Sources
afrik-foot.com · eplindex.com · football.fr · football365.com · marokko.nl · metro.co.uk · mountakhab.net · nnn.ng · sport.fr · thefalse9.com · thepeoplesperson.com
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