Manchester City Finalizes £86m Transfer for Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille

Manchester City has secured a deal with Lille to acquire Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for a total of £86m, which includes a fixed fee of £81.3m and £4.3m in add-ons.

The 18-year-old is poised to become the most expensive teenage signing in Premier League history, surpassing the previous record held by Manchester United for Leny Yoro.

Bouaddi's transfer comes as Manchester City looks to strengthen their midfield following the exits of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Tijjani Reijnders. The club is also exploring other options, including Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and Roma's Manu Kone, amid ongoing discussions regarding Nico Gonzalez's future.