Ayyoub Bouaddi

The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Premier League champions, with City paying £81.4m upfront and a further £4.2m available through add-ons. The move remains subject to standard international clearance before it becomes fully official.

The Premier League champions will pay an initial £81.3 million, with a further £4.3 million potentially due in add-ons. The move will make the 18-year-old one of the most expensive teenagers in Premier League history, surpassing the £58.9 million Manchester United agreed to pay Lille for defender, Leny Yoro, in 2024.

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July 10 (THEWILL) — Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has reaffirmed his commitment to the Atlas Lions, insisting he has no regrets about choosing to represent the North African nation despite their quarter-final exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The...