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Man City in advanced talks for midfielder Bouaddi

Man City in advanced talks for midfielder Bouaddi

Summary

Manchester City is close to signing Ayyoub Bouaddi, a young midfielder from Lille. This move comes after Manchester City agreed to sell Rodri to Barcelona.

Key Facts

  • Manchester City is in advanced talks to buy midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.
  • Bouaddi is 18 years old and valued at about £85.6 million (100 million euros).
  • He played all five games for Morocco at the World Cup, helping them reach the last 16.
  • Bouaddi plays as a deep-lying midfielder, similar to Rodri’s style.
  • Rodri is moving to Barcelona for £65 million on a four-year contract.
  • Rodri won the Ballon d’Or in 2024 and played 298 games for Manchester City.
  • Rodri missed much of the past season due to injuries but performed well in the World Cup.
  • Manchester City is still interested in signing another midfielder, Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
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