# Manchester City agrees €100m deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-city-pursuit-of-ayyoub-bouaddi > Updated: 2026-08-23T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 87. Developments: 6. Negotiations between Manchester City and Lille over midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi have concluded with a formal agreement. Following previous disagreements regarding the player’s valuation, Manchester City has reached a deal worth approximately €100 million, including add-ons. Lille was initially positioned to receive up to €130 million for the 18-year-old, a figure that would have set a club record surpassing the sales of Victor Osimhen and Nicolas Pépé. The transfer follows a period of intense negotiation and Bouaddi’s notable absence from Lille’s recent match against Angers. The Moroccan international, who gained prominence during the 2026 World Cup, is expected to undergo a medical examination next week. He is intended to join Enzo Maresca’s squad as a long-term successor to Rodri, who recently moved to FC Barcelona. This acquisition is part of a significant midfield overhaul that includes the earlier signing of Elliot Anderson, pushing Manchester City’s summer spending toward the €200 million mark. Recent developments confirm the deal is a full agreement, potentially making Bouaddi the most expensive teenage signing in Premier League history. The move also marks a milestone for Moroccan football, as Bouaddi is poised to become the “most expensive Arab player in history.” The transfer sets a new benchmark for players moving from the French league to foreign clubs. The midfield reconstruction also follows the departure of Tijjani Reijnders to Al-Qadsiah and Bernardo Silva. Specific terms include a €95 million fixed fee and €5 million in performance-related bonuses. The 18-year-old is expected to sign a long-term contract for five seasons, with an option for an additional year. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Manchester City agrees €100m deal for Ayoub Bouaddi Manchester City has agreed to sign 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi from Lille for up to €100 million, a record-breaking deal for Ligue 1. The club also secured winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras. 84 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-negotiations-for-ayyoub-bouaddi-stall-over-lille-valuation ### 2026-08-18: Manchester City nears deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi Manchester City is in advanced talks to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for approximately £85.6 million, following news of Rodri’s impending move to Barcelona. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-nears-deal-for-lille-midfielder-ayyoub-bouaddi-2 ### 2026-08-15: Manchester City active in summer transfer window Manchester City is active in the summer transfer window, pursuing Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi while managing the departures of John Stones and James Trafford and the record signing of Elliot Anderson. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-active-in-summer-transfer-window ### 2026-08-14: LOSC Lille poised for major transfer windfall LOSC Lille could earn up to 200 million euros from the potential sales of Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City and Matias Fernandez-Pardo, despite a failed attempt to sign Feyenoord's Gjivai Zechiël. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/losc-lille-poised-for-major-transfer-windfall ### 2026-08-12: Manchester City nears deal for LOSC Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi Manchester City is in advanced talks to sign Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from LOSC Lille for roughly €100 million, while Lille eyes Real Madrid's Jorge Cestero as a potential replacement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-nears-deal-for-losc-lille-midfielder-ayyoub-bouaddi ### 2026-08-03: Manchester City Pursues Lille Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Lille’s 18‑year‑old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with a fee near €90 million as they aim to sign him this summer. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-pursues-lille-midfielder-ayyoub-bouaddi-1 --- Cite as: Manchester City agrees €100m deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-city-pursuit-of-ayyoub-bouaddi