Manchester City Sign Lille Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi In Record $117M Transfer Deal

Manchester City signed highly rated teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth $117 million on Wednesday, securing a rising star seen as the Premier League giant’s long-term replacement for Rodri. The 18-year-old Morocco international signed a five-year contract, City said, for a fee of 95 million euros ($110 million) plus 5 million … Read more

Manchester City confirm Bouaddi signing as Marmoush and González head out | Manchester City

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €95m (£81.4m) plus €5m, with the 18-year-old midfielder agreeing a five-year contract. Bouaddi’s arrival comes after City struck deals to loan Omar Marmoush to Tottenham for the season, with an obligation to buy for an initial £50m, and sell Nico González to Newcastle … Read more

Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer news: Manchester City in advanced talks for midfielder

Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The Premier League side want to conclude the transfer this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. It is understood Lille value the 18-year-old at 100 million euros (£85.6m). Bouaddi impressed at this summer’s World Cup – starting … Read more

Football gossip: Suzuki, Martinez, Osimhen, Rodri, Bouaddi, Dedic, Palhinha

Aston Villa are in negotiations over Zion Suzuki, boosting Juventus’ hope of signing Emiliano Martinez, while Arsenal are told price for Victor Osimhen. Aston Villa are in negotiations to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma after the 23-year-old’s proposed move to Paris St-Germain collapsed. (Talksport), external Villa’s interest in Suzuki has boosted Juventus’ hope … Read more

‘Enzo Fernandez might be a better fit to replace Rodri than Ayyoub Bouaddi – he’s already got experience of the Premier League, that’s a big factor’ Former Manchester City star gives FFT his verdict on the club’s midfield transfer conundrum

Manchester City begin their season in the Community Shield this weekend – with uncertainty about what their midfield is going to look like for the 2026-27 campaign. City have recruited Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer but look highly likely to lose linchpin Rodri. The Spaniard is wanted by Barcelona, who have made bids … Read more