The announcement of Rodri’s replacement at City is imminent

The agreement between Manchester City and Lille by Ayyoub Bouaddi (18 years) is total. Different media outlets close to the operation have confirmed that both clubs have reached an understanding for the transfer of the midfielder this Sunday, after several weeks of negotiations in which much progress had already been made and the last details remained to be closed. It has been closed for days, but now the signature is missing and tomorrow it should be official.

The operation had been going smoothly since last Monday. The agreement with the footballer had been closed since the end of July and City had been approaching positions with Lille until now reaching the final understanding. According to the latest information, the operation is worth 100 million euros, including variables.

Bouaddi is called to become one of the pieces of City’s new midfield after Rodri’s departure to FC Barcelona. The Moroccan international has been one of Lille’s great revelations and, despite his youth, he has already accumulated some experience in big games. Enzo Maresca wanted him for now.

Bouaddi had planned to help his team against Angers, but in the end he will not participate. He will take a plane to Manchester to be available for the next day. He did not reach 1, but he will be in 2. He will sign until 2031.