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Manchester City is confident of landing Morocco star Ayyoub Bouaddi in an £85m deal before the end of this week.
Etihad bosses have advanced talks with their Lille counterparts following the sale of Rodri to Barcelona. The teenage sensation has told his club he wants to leave to join the English giants.
It’s understood Bouaddi will agree a five-year-deal with City, that will keep him at the Etihad until 2031 at least. Bouaddi, 18, has emerged as one of the most talented and exciting teenagers in world football.
City chiefs kept close tabs on his progress at this summer’s World Cup, once it became clear Rodri would be leaving to return to Spain. Bouaddi impressed at the tournament, starting five of Morocco’s six matches in their run to the last eight.
City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has been impressed with how Bouaddi has been able to step up on the big occasions as his burgeoning career has developed.
Senior club figures believe Bouaddi’s ability to remain unfazed and be able to compete against more senior and experienced players makes him an ideal fit for the City team.
