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Manchester City Sign Morocco Teenager Bouaddi for $117 Million

Manchester City have signed 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.

Bouaddi is from Morocco and has agreed to a five-year contract.

Lille said the transfer was worth €100 million, or about $117 million.

Manchester City did not announce the financial details itself.

Bouaddi played 30 league games for Lille last season.

He also helped Morocco reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

City wanted to improve its midfield after several midfielders left.

Bouaddi said joining Manchester City was a dream and that he likes the club’s style of football.

Key facts

Transfer fee: €100 million (£86 million; $117 million), according to Lille and British media reports.
Contract: Five years.
Player: Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Morocco international.
Lille appearances: 30 Ligue 1 appearances last season.
World Cup record: Started five of Morocco’s six matches as the team reached the quarter-finals.
Manchester City midfield: Elliot Anderson has also joined, while Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders left during the transfer window.
Player’s comments: Bouaddi called Manchester City the best club in the world and praised its style of play.

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