Ayyoub Bouaddi: maths student, chess fan and Manchester City’s new Rodri

The £85m midfielder passed his exams a year early, is studying for a degree and is ready to tackle Premier League learning curve “He’s like a computer,” the former Lille head of academy recruitment Mathieu Frison says of the £85m Manchester City recruit Ayyoub Bouaddi. “You teach him something, he learns it and can do

Manchester City break the bank for Bouaddi to offset Rodri's departure to Barcelona  MARCA

Manchester City completes the signing of highly-rated Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year deal, bolstering their midfield.

Sought-after midfielder Bouaddi joins the Premier League club from Lille on a five-year deal worth $117 million.

Manchester City signs rising midfield star Ayyoub Bouaddi after Rodri's departure to Barcelona  Toronto Star

Aug 26 : Manchester City have signed midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported that City paid £86 million ($117 million) for the 18-year-old."Manchester City are, for me, the best cl

18-year-old signs five-year deal with Citizens

The Morocco midfielder has signed a five-year deal with City.

The Morocco international joins on a contract to 2031 and will wear the No 32 shirt.

Manchester City have moved to make highly rated Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi one of the most expensive teenagers of all time.

Now, Bouaddi is on his way to the Premier League, with Manchester City agreeing a deal worth 100m euros (£86m) in principle to sign him from Lille.

Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle with Lille to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi - what makes him such a highly rated talent?

Manchester City have agreed a fee to sign Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi with a deal expected to be completed in days