Lille officially completes record transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City

Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder, leaves Lille for Manchester City.

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The transfer, finalized on Wednesday, August 26, is the biggest sale from a Ligue 1 club to England.

The player will join the Skyblues' squad for the upcoming season.

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