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Manchester City agrees €100m deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi

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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.” ~~Additionally, the transaction~~ The transfer sets a new ~~record for the highest transfer fee paid by a club outside of France~~ benchmark for ~~a player~~ players moving from the French ~~league.~~ league to foreign clubs. The midfield reconstruction also follows the departure of Tijjani Reijnders to Al-Qadsiah and Bernardo Silva. Specific terms ~~of the agreement in principle~~ include a €95 million fixed fee and €5 million in performance-related bonuses. The ~~18-year-old, who has made 88 appearances for Lille,~~ 18-year-old is expected to sign a long-term contract for five seasons, with an option for an additional year.

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