Following their second consecutive Champions League triumph, PSG is preparing for a significant summer overhaul. The Parisian club aims to provide Luis Enrique with more depth, leading to several high-profile targets being identified. Among them is the promising Ayyoub Bouaddi. However, a specific obstacle is currently hindering the Moroccan international’s move to the capital.
At just 18 years old, the LOSC midfielder is making waves while competing in the 2026 World Cup with Morocco. His performances have attracted interest from across Europe, but his path to the Parc des Princes is not as clear as it might seem.
The strategic approach of Manchester City
Manchester City has emerged as a serious contender with a very specific proposal. The English champions have been in talks with the player’s representatives for some time. Their strategy involves signing Ayyoub Bouaddi immediately but allowing him to stay at Lille on loan for an additional season, with a formal arrival in Manchester set for the summer of 2027. This long-term planning is designed to edge out other suitors.
PSG focuses on other areas of the pitch
While the PSG hierarchy continues to track the teenager, they have not yet accelerated their efforts. The current priority for the French champions is to reinforce the attacking and defensive sectors before looking at the midfield. This hesitation has allowed other giants, including Arsenal and Liverpool, to hold preliminary meetings regarding a potential transfer.
If PSG does not change its stance soon, Ayyoub Bouaddi will certainly not lack options for the next chapter of his career. The race for the Lille prodigy is far from over.