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At 18, Bouaddi's composed display against Porto shows why City paid £86m for him.
Manchester City's summer midfield hunt reportedly started with Bayern's Pavlovic before a switch to Bouaddi.
City's bosses are delighted with a transfer window that has transformed the squad for new manager Enzo Maresca.
An 18-year-old's brief cameo in a 4-1 win has already sparked a strong reaction from the Etihad faithful.
From cycling up Creil's hills to debating at the Elysee Palace, Bouaddi is no ordinary teenager.
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