Man City agree £86m deal for teen midfielder Bouaddi
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Manchester City have agreed an £86m deal to sign teenage midfielder Bouaddi, one of the most expensive moves for a player of his age.
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Attributed to original sourceManchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).
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What happened
Manchester City have reached an agreement for the signing of teenage midfielder Bouaddi in a deal worth £86m. The young midfielder, widely regarded as one of the most promising talents of his generation, would become one of the costliest teenage signings in recent football history. The agreement is significant both for City's continued investment in young talent and for the selling club, who are parting with a player considered central to their long-term plans.
Chance analysis
Manchester City landing Bouaddi for £86m signals another statement move in the long-running arms race for elite teenage talent. Pep Guardiola's side have been reshaping their midfield profile and the arrival of a highly-rated young midfielder points to succession planning as well as immediate depth. The fee also resets the market for teenage midfielders and will inevitably push up valuations for similar prospects across Europe.
Manchester City significantly strengthen their midfield pipeline with a high-ceiling teenage talent, while the selling club lose a key long-term asset.