Manchester City drools over their new signing

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Ayyoub Bouaddi, a 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder, received praise from Erling Haaland and Enzo Maresca after making his first start in the 0-2 victory against Porto on September 8. The Manchester City signing, coming from Lille, cost 95 million euros plus 5 in add-ons.

Bouaddi played 75 minutes at the Estádio do Dragão, finishing the match with 71 touches, a 95% passing accuracy, and 100% of his duels won, as reported by Manchester City. Haaland scored both goals and reached 59 goals in 59 Champions League matches.

Ayyoub Bouaddi shines in his first start for Manchester City

The midfielder's performance came just two weeks after his arrival in England. Manchester Cityofficially announced on August 26 his signing from Lille on a five-year contract until 2031.

Bouaddi did not lose possession during the first half and contributed to the team's ball circulation under Maresca's guidance. City also highlighted his ability to receive the ball under pressure in a demanding Champions League match.

Haaland also acknowledged his performance, praising Bouaddi's work in training and labeling the 18-year-old as a highly promising player. However, during a post-match interview, he jokingly criticized Bouaddi for a moment where he was not left unmarked.

Maresca emphasized another aspect: Bouaddi's response to mistakes. The coach noted that Bouaddi lost possession twice against Coventry but remained composed, even near his own goal. Against Porto, Maresca pointed out the absence of nervousness in Bouaddi's play.

🇲🇦 Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) vs FC Porto.

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The World Cup expedited Ayyoub Bouaddi's move to Manchester City

The 2026 World Cup had already put Bouaddi on the international stage. Born in France, he chose to represent Morocco and made an impact at 18 in the World Cup debut against Brazil, showcasing his abilities in midfield.

His development led to the transfer to Manchester City, who paid Lille 95 million euros plus another 5 million in potential add-ons. This deal marked one of the largest sales in the history of the French club and the highest fee paid for a Ligue 1 player moving abroad, according to Le Monde.

The circumstances also explain the investment: City had lost Rodri to Barcelona and had to reconstruct their midfield with several signings. Elliot Anderson arrived from Nottingham Forest for around 135 million euros, while Enzo Fernández joined from Chelsea for 145 million euros.

Now, Bouaddi faces his next challenge with Manchester City: the Manchester derby scheduled for September 13 at Old Trafford. His starting role against Porto has put him in contention for minutes in his debut season in England.

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