Man City seal £85.6m Bouaddi deal

City's new midfield star arrives from Lille after a standout World Cup.

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What happened. Manchester City completed the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £85.6m on a five-year contract.

• Fee includes £81.4m upfront plus £4.2m in add-ons.
• Bouaddi started five matches at the World Cup for Morocco.
• City sold Rodri, Reinders, and Gonzalez to fund the move.

“This is a very special day for me and my family. Manchester City are, for me, the best club in the world.”

— Ayyoub Bouaddi

Bouaddi will join City subject to international clearance, adding to their midfield rebuild.

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