Manchester City sign Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi from Lille
Manchester City have signed Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year deal, marking their second major signing this summer.
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AIManchester City announced on Wednesday the signing of Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi from French club Lille.
According to UK news agency PA Media, the 18-year-old Morocco international has agreed a five-year contract with Manchester City after the two clubs finalized the transfer fee earlier this week.
Bouaddi joins to strengthen the midfield options for Italian manager Enzo Maresca, following the departures of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders, and with Nico Gonzalez also expected to leave the club soon.
Bouaddi is Manchester City's second major signing of the current summer transfer window, following the arrival of Elliott Andersen from Nottingham Forest.