Manchester City sign Bouaddi in record-breaking £86m deal
Manchester City have secured the signature of highly rated 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for a reported £86m, a figure described as record-breaking. The deal underlines City's continued investment in elite young talent and signals their intent to refresh the midfield options at the Etihad. Bouaddi arrives as one of the most sought-after teenagers in world football, with the transfer reportedly setting a new benchmark for a player of his age profile.
Read the full story at skysports.comCity have once again flexed their financial muscle by committing a reported £86m to a teenager, underscoring a long-standing recruitment philosophy built around securing the best young players before their market value peaks. Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Morocco international midfielder, fits the profile of a technically gifted, high-ceiling operator the City football operation has historically targeted. For the broader transfer market, the fee sets a fresh reference point for teenage valuations and may ripple into negotiations for comparable prospects across Europe.
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