Real Madrid, PSG and Liverpool battle for Bouaddi.. Lille sets the price
Lille's price tag for Ayyoub Bouaddi has emerged: between €70M and €100M, with an immediate loan-back condition attached to any deal.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lille's 18-year-old midfield sensation, has become one of the most talked-about players in European football following a standout World Cup 2026 campaign with Morocco. The French club has now set its terms clearly for any interested party.
Two price tags, no room for lowball offers
Lille will not entertain any offer below €70 million. The club's true target, however, is €100 million — a figure that would shatter the club's transfer record and rank among the biggest sales in Ligue 1 history.
The loan-back condition
Lille is unwilling to lose Bouaddi immediately: any sale will include a mandatory one-season loan-back. The arrangement allows the club to bank a record fee while keeping their star player for the upcoming campaign.
Real Madrid lead the race
Real Madrid are considered the frontrunners, with club scouts in attendance at Morocco's World Cup matches. PSG, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich are also closely monitoring developments.
World Cup changed everything
Bouaddi's performances for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup — particularly his display against Brazil — accelerated his rise from promising talent to the most sought-after young midfielder in Europe, with his market value rising sharply in just a matter of weeks.
