Bouaddi Sets Clear Objective: I’m Here To H…

Ayyoub Bouaddi has completed a reported £85 million move to Manchester City from Lille, revealing his dream of playing in the Premier League. Photo: Instagram/@Mancity

Moroccan starlet Ayyoub Bouaddi has taken his first step towards a bright future at Manchester City, after completing a reported £85 million (around R1.5 billion) move to the English giants.

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Ayyoub Bouaddi Completes Manchester City Switch

The 18-year-old midfielder has joined from French side Lille in a deal that will keep him at the club until 2031.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup star comes in following the departure of Rodri to FC Barcelona, with Elliot Anderson also arriving from Nottingham Forest in a new-look midfield under Enzo Maresca.

Bouaddi Ready to Win at Manchester City

Bouaddi, meanwhile, said he knows that City expects to be always challenging for silverware and that he is excited to be part of a big future.

“We discussed a lot of things and the future also because this is why I’m here — for the future,” he said in his first interview as a City player, per the club’s official website.

“We know that in the great club we need to win. We are going to see what’s going to happen. What’s important is that I’m going to give 100%, be always here for the team and then it’s the future.”

“I think here the most important thing is to win. In a big club you need to win and this is all that we are going to do. We are going to give 100% to achieve all of our goals.”

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Bouaddi Reveals Premier League Dream

He also revealed that he dreamed of playing in the Premier League and shared his delight at having signed with the English giants who have been so dominant over the past decade.

“I grew up with Manchester City under Guardiola. When he arrived and what he did was just amazing,” Bouaddi said.

“But then we know that City is one of the greatest clubs in the world with the best players, best team, and the campus. Everything is done to perform here and do the best.”

“I think the Premier League is the most attractive and most competitive championship in the world. The best championship in the world. So every player dreams to play in the Premier League and I hope I am going to play in the Premier League very soon, as soon as possible.”

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