Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City for €100m
Transfer agreed between Lille and Manchester City for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with a reported €100m fee and five outlets tracking the story.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Lille and Manchester City have reached an agreement for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The deal is said to involve a €100m fee, including add‑ons, and Bouaddi is set to join the club pending final paperwork. Five outlets are currently following the story.
Onside’s model values Bouaddi at €39m, suggesting the reported fee exceeds the estimated market value. The model’s fee‑vs‑value read flags the transaction as an overpay relative to its valuation. Onside assigns a 95% confidence level to the reported details, reflecting strong source corroboration.
If the agreement proceeds, Bouaddi would become the latest addition to Manchester City’s midfield roster, moving from Lille where he has been a regular starter. The club’s green light on the sale indicates the transfer is moving towards completion, pending any remaining formalities.
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