Manchester City has reached an agreement with French club Lille to secure the transfer of 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaadi.

Financial Details

The total transfer fee is estimated at £85.6 million, which amounts to approximately $116.77 million. Of this sum, Manchester City will pay a fixed fee of £81 million to Lille.

Player Profile

Ayoub Bouaadi, 18 years old, has already made an impression as an international talent for Morocco and is regarded as one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe.

The arrival of Bouaadi bolsters Manchester City's creative options and highlights the club's ambition to attract young, elite international talent.

The transfer highlights Manchester City's ongoing investment strategy to continually reinforce their squad with high-quality youth, while Lille receives a substantial sum for their developed talent.