Manchester City Reach €100m Agreement to Sign Lille Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City and Lille have agreed a €100m (£86m) package for 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has been granted permission to undergo medical examinations ahead of a long-term deal.
Published 23 Aug 2026Updated 16 Oct 20261 min read
Manchester City and Lille have reached a full agreement over the transfer of highly-rated midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Premier League champions committing to a total package worth €100m (£86m).
Fee Structure and Contract Terms
The transfer arrangement for the 18-year-old French talent comprises a guaranteed €95m fixed fee, supplemented by €5m in add-ons. Bouaddi is poised to sign a long-term contract running until the summer of 2031, which also includes a club option to extend for an additional season.
Medical and Final Formalities
As negotiations reached their conclusion, Bouaddi was omitted from Lille's matchday squad for their recent league fixture against Angers. The midfielder has been granted permission to complete his medical tests ahead of finalizing the move, though official announcements from both clubs remain pending.
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