Manchester City signs teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in €100m deal

Manchester City has officially completed the signing of teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. The transfer, valued at 100 million euros ($117m), was confirmed by Lille on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, ending speculation surrounding the emerging talent's future. Bouaddi, who was a crucial part of Morocco's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad, has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League champions.