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Ayyoub Bouaddi: Moroccan gem likely to stay at Lille despite Premier League giants' interest

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Ayyoub Bouaddi: Moroccan gem likely to stay at Lille despite Premier League giants' interest

Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, a breakout star of the 2026 World Cup with the Atlas Lions, is expected to stay at Lille for another season despite strong interest from Arsenal and Manchester City. President Olivier Létang stated that the club has no intention of selling him, citing a positive conversation after the World Cup. Bouaddi, 19, is considered one of the top talents of his generation. For Moroccan expats, this stability is reassuring: he will continue playing in Ligue 1, a league widely followed by the diaspora, and strengthen his key role with the national team. His stay also allows fans to track his growth at a renowned development club before a potential record transfer later.

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