Man City sign Bouaddi for Premier League teenage record £85.6m

Vanguard News | 26-08-2026 01:14pm |

Manchester City have signed Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a Premier League record fee for a teenager, reported to be £85.6 million. The 18-year-old, who impressed at the recent World Cup, has signed a five-year deal. The transfer surpasses Manchester United's £58.9 million deal for Leny Yoro in 2024. Bouaddi will join a revamped City midfield following the departures of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders.

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