The young Moroccan international Ayoub Bouaddi is close to completing a move to Manchester City after the English club reached an agreement with French side Lille over the details of the transfer, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins.
According to the same source, Lille have agreed to let the Moroccan midfielder leave for a deal worth around €100 million, including add-ons and performance-related bonuses, with the transfer now in its final stages ahead of an official announcement.
Bouaddi had already reached an agreement with Manchester City over personal terms in July, before negotiations between the two clubs progressed in recent weeks, eventually paving the way for his move to the Premier League.
Manchester City’s move for Bouaddi comes as part of the club’s plans to restructure its midfield and replace Rodri following his departure to Barcelona. The English club has identified the young Moroccan as an important part of its project for the coming years.
Recent reports had indicated that Manchester City were close to completing the deal for a fee approaching €100 million, before negotiations between the two clubs developed into an agreement over the player’s transfer.
Bouaddi is now on the verge of wearing the Manchester City shirt in a major deal that could represent a significant step forward in his career, with only the final procedures and official announcement remaining to complete the transfer.