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The £85m midfielder passed his exams a year early, is studying for a degree and is ready to tackle Premier League learning curve“He’s like a computer,” the former Lille head of academy recruitment Mathieu Frison says of the £85m Manchester City recruit Ayyoub Bouaddi. “You teach him something, he learns it and can do it immediately.” Bouaddi has the mountainous challenge at his new club of replacing the best central midfielder in the world. It would be difficult for any player but at 18 years old it feels monumental, although those who know the Morocco international best would not bet against him.Bouaddi has known only Lille and Ligue 1 but is entering one of the biggest clubs in the world where a season without a trophy is deemed a failure. For someone so young, however, he has plenty of experience. He made his European debut three days after his 16th birthday and has played three full seasons in the first team, culminating in a place at the World Cup this summer. Continue reading...
Manchester United's midfield rebuild continued with Carlos Baleba signing, and captain Bruno Fernandes is excited by his new team-mate. The post Fernandes looking forward to linking up with ‘young and exciting’ Baleba at Man Utd appeared first on SoccerNews.
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Selhurst Park (kick-off 20:00 BST). Ismaila Sarr has a groin injury and will miss the match. Chadi Riad, who was substituted off injured in the 2-0 loss to Everton, is seeking "specialist" advice - the French boss did not confirm a return date.
Manchester City have officially confirmed the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with Hugo Viana praising the 18-year-old. Bouaddi looks like a hugely promising young talent after impressing in Ligue 1, while he also had an impressive World Cup with Morocco. With Man City selling Rodri to Barcelona this summer, it’s vital that they make […] The post Done deal: Manchester City officially confirm signing of wonderkid with “extremely high” potential appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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