Rising star Ayoub Bouaddi topped the list of the most expensive Arab players in football history after his official transfer today to the English club Manchester City in a historic deal worth 100 million euros. This transfer marks a milestone in the young player’s career, surpassing all previous records for Arab player transfers, thus confirming the growing market value of Arab talents in the major European leagues.
Bouaddi’s move from the French club Lille placed him at the top of this prestigious list, surpassing prominent names in the Arab football world. Omar Marmoush took second place on the list with his transfer to Manchester City as well for 75 million euros, while Achraf Hakimi came third following his transfer from Inter Milan to Paris Saint-Germain for 68 million euros. These figures reflect the intense competitiveness in the transfer market and the desire of major clubs to sign the best talents.
Bouaddi’s deal was not the only one to catch attention; the list also included Riyad Mahrez, who moved to Manchester City for 67.8 million euros, and Ismail Al-Saibari who transferred to German club Bayern Munich for 55 million euros. The list also featured Achraf Hakimi’s transfer from Real Madrid to Inter Milan for 43 million euros, Mohamed Salah’s move to Liverpool for 42 million euros, and Hakim Ziyech to Chelsea for 40 million euros.
This transfer serves as a testament to the great development witnessed by Arab football, as major European clubs race to secure the services of Arab players. With Ayoub Bouaddi joining one of the giants of English football, it is expected that his professional career will see a qualitative leap, continuing to achieve accomplishments that elevate the status of Arab football on international stages.
