Manchester City agree Bouaddi transfer worth €129m plus €6m in bonuses

Manchester City are closing in on another major signing. According to David Ornstein, the club has reached an agreement with Lille for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The transfer is worth €129 million up front, with €6 million more in bonuses. It had already been reported that City and the player had agreed on personal terms, with a contract through the summer of 2031. Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Morocco international, made 42 appearances last season and registered one assist. His current Lille contract runs until 2029. Earlier reports also said City had agreed a deal for Marseille's Rulli.