Manchester City continues its serious moves to strengthen its squad, placing the outstanding Moroccan star Ayoub Bouaddi among its top priorities in the current summer transfer market. This significant interest comes as the English club seeks to sign a midfielder to compensate for the potential departure of the Spaniard Rodri.
Reports indicate that the president of Manchester City has initiated personal contacts with the officials of Lille, the French club that owns Ayoub Bouaddi’s registration, in a decisive attempt to complete the deal. This move comes amid intense competition from several European clubs seeking to secure the services of the Moroccan talent, who notably emerged during his participation in the 2026 World Cup.
To convince Lille to let go of their star, Manchester City has allocated a large sum of money, confirming the English club’s seriousness in signing Ayoub Bouaddi. The technical staff and coaches see Bouaddi as the ideal choice to strengthen the midfield, benefiting from his high technical skills and calmness in handling the ball under pressure, making him a promising substitute for Rodri.
It is worth mentioning that Ayoub Bouaddi also enjoys great interest from the Spanish giant Real Madrid, as part of their future plans to reinforce their ranks. The royal club has sent scouts to closely follow the Moroccan lion’s performance during his matches in the USA, Canada, and Mexico World Cup, especially after his impressive appearance in the group stage against the Brazilian national team.
