Real Madrid Heavily Interested in Bouaddi as Lille Set 70 Million Euro Price Tag
French and Spanish sources report Real Madrid have moved to the front of the queue for LOSC Lille prodigy Yanis Bouaddi, with the French club setting a minimum asking price of 70 million euros.
Multiple reliable French and Spanish sources report that Real Madrid have emerged as the clear frontrunners in the pursuit of Yanis Bouaddi, LOSC Lille's outstanding midfield talent. The Ligue 1 club has set a firm minimum asking price of 70 million euros — a figure the Spanish giants appear ready to meet this summer.
Who Is Yanis Bouaddi?
Born on 26 June 2006 in Lens, France, to parents of Moroccan and Algerian origin, Bouaddi joined Lille's academy at the age of 13. He went on to become one of the youngest players in Ligue 1 history to score and assist in the same match. An attacking midfielder with exceptional technique, long-range shooting ability, and tactical intelligence well beyond his years.
- 🎂 Age: 19
- 📍 Position: Attacking Midfielder
- 🏟️ Current club: LOSC Lille
- 🌍 Nationality: French (eligible for Morocco)
- 📊 2025/26 season: 32 appearances, 11 goals, 9 assists
- 🏆 Champions League: 3 goals, 4 assists in 8 matches
Why Real Madrid?
Per Marca and sources inside the Bernabéu, Real Madrid view Bouaddi as the ideal candidate to reinforce and eventually lead their midfield over the coming years. The club's sporting director reportedly attended three Ligue 1 matches in person to monitor him closely this season. Informal talks have already taken place with Bouaddi's representative, though no formal bid has yet been submitted to Lille.
Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal were all in contention during the January window, but Lille's firm stance kept every approach at a distance.
Lille's Position: 70 Million or No Deal
LOSC have made their position clear — no sale below 70 million euros. The valuation is underpinned by:
- 📈 Market value growth of over 150% in just 18 months
- 📃 A contract running until June 2028, giving Lille considerable negotiating power
- 🏆 Three goals and four assists in the UEFA Champions League this season
Lille may also push for a player exchange to reduce the cash component of any deal.
International Future: France or Morocco?
Bouaddi's international allegiance remains unresolved. He has represented France at youth level up to U20, but sources close to his entourage suggest he is seriously weighing up the option of committing to Morocco, following the path taken by several dual-national players in recent years.
Expected Transfer Timeline
Observers expect a formal announcement in early July 2026 if negotiations continue at the current pace. Bouaddi himself is said to prefer Real Madrid above all other suitors, and his representative is reportedly working to finalise the move before the start of the new European club season.
