Moroccan wonderkid has arrived – Bouaddi to Manchester City!
Manchester City have officially announced the arrival of Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the 18-year-old putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad until 2031. The transfer has been completed and all necessary international clearances have been secured and the Moroccan is joining the English club for £86 million.Bouaddi joins City with a growing reputation as one of the brightest young players in world football. He leaves Lille after making 96 appearances for the French club, while he has already earned eight caps for Morocco at international level.First words from our new Blue 💬🩵— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 26, 2026 His rise through the ranks has been remarkably quick. Bouaddi made his senior debut for Lille in the UEFA Europa Conference League just three days after his 16th birthday and subsequently developed into an important presence in the team’s midfield.Following the completion of his move, Bouaddi expressed his excit..