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Manchester City signs Moroccan Ayyoub Bouaddi for over $100 million
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Manchester City signs Moroccan Ayyoub Bouaddi for over $100 million

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Manchester City signed Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille until 2031 for over $100 million.
  • The transfer marks the most expensive sale of a French Ligue 1 player to a foreign club.
  • Bouaddi, 18, was a standout player for Lille and Morocco in the World Cup, joining City as their fifth signing of the season.

Manchester City has secured the signing of promising Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the deal reportedly exceeding $100 million and extending until 2031. This transfer represents a landmark moment, becoming the most expensive sale of a player from France's Ligue 1 to an international club.

Bouaddi, an 18-year-old talent, impressed during his tenure with Lille and gained significant attention for his performances in the World Cup, where he featured in five matches before Morocco's quarter-final exit against France. His move to the Premier League giant signifies a major step in his burgeoning career.

"For me, Manchester City is the best club in the world," Bouaddi stated in a release from the club. "It is a dream to be here and to be able to call myself a City player. I have spent most of my life working hard to be the best player I can be and reach the top in this sport."

Bouaddi becomes Manchester City's fifth acquisition for the current season, following the arrivals of Elliot Anderson, Gerónimo Rulli, Jeremy Monga, and Pierce Charles.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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