Manchester City complete £81m Ayyoub Bouaddi signing

Manchester City have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth an initial €95 million (£81.4m), with a further €5m available in add-ons. The 18-year-old Morocco international has signed a contract until 2031 and will wear the No. 32 shirt at the Etihad Stadium.

The Athletic reports that Bouaddi arrives after an impressive World Cup campaign, where he started five of Morocco’s six matches during their run to the quarter-finals. His composure, ball-carrying ability and defensive reading have made him one of Europe’s most promising young midfielders.