Ayoub Bouaddi Joins Manchester City on Five-Year Deal Worth £81.4M
Eighteen-year-old midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi has completed his transfer from Lille to Manchester City, signing a five-year contract. He will wear the number 32 shirt at his new club, with transfer details confirmed by journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Manchester City has officially completed the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi from French club Lille. The highly anticipated transfer, which has drawn significant attention in the football world, secures the young talent on a comprehensive five-year contract in Manchester, England.
Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Bouaddi successfully underwent his medical tests ahead of the formal announcement. According to the confirmed financial details of the agreement, Manchester City paid a base transfer fee of 95 million euros, which translates to approximately 81.4 million pounds. Additionally, the deal includes performance-based add-ons worth 5 million euros, or roughly 4.2 million pounds.
Following the finalization of his move, the player expressed his immense joy regarding the next step in his professional career. “Today is truly a special day for me and my family,” Ayoub Bouaddi stated, highlighting his admiration for the club. “For me, Manchester City is the best club in the world. Being able to come here and call myself a City player was my dream.”
Bouaddi also elaborated on his long-standing admiration for the Premier League side's tactical approach and winning culture. “I have watched City play for many years. I really like their style of play. City always tries to play quality football. At the same time, they have also proven themselves as a winning team,” he added.
As the 18-year-old settles into his new environment in England, it has been confirmed that he will wear the number 32 shirt for Manchester City. The acquisition adds another notable name to the club's roster as they look toward future competitions.
