Manchester City Signs Ayyoub Bouaddi for Record £86m
Manchester City has officially signed midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a record-breaking transfer deal valued at £86 million. The agreement includes a fixed fee of £81.3 million, with an additional £4.3 million in performance-related add-ons.
Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Morocco international, has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at Manchester City until the summer of 2031. This transfer makes him the most expensive teenage signing in Premier League history, surpassing the previous record of £58.9 million set by Manchester United for Leny Yoro in 2024.
Bouaddi gained recognition as one of the standout players during the 2026 World Cup held in North America. The signing comes as Manchester City aims to rebuild their midfield following the departures of key players Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Tijjani Reijnders.
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