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Man City Signs Morocco Teen Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100M

8/23/2026

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  • Manchester City have agreed to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €100 million.
  • The deal includes a fixed £81.3 million fee and £4.3 million in add-ons.
  • Bouaddi becomes the Premier League’s most expensive teenage signing, surpassing Manchester United’s £58.9 million for Leny Yoro.
  • He signed a contract through 2031 with an optional additional year.
  • The 18-year-old started five World Cup matches for Morocco and logged the most touches against Brazil.