Ayyoub Bouaddi Set to Join Manchester City in Record Lille Sale
Lille and Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi (18), worth around €128m — a record sale for the French club.
Lille (LOSC) are closing in on a deal to sell Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) to Manchester City, in what could become the biggest sale in the French club's history.
Deal details
- Agreement in principle worth around €128m
- Add-ons that could push the total to €134m
- Bouaddi has personally agreed personal terms with City
Background
The development contrasts with recent comments from Lille chairman Olivier Létang, who had said he believed Bouaddi would stay for the 2026-27 season — a sign of how quickly the deal has accelerated.
Key facts
- Bouaddi (18) was a starter for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
- The transfer fee is around €128m, a record sale for LOSC.
- Manchester City have reached personal terms with the player.
- Final details are still being ironed out between the two clubs.
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