ByPaul BattisonBBC Sport JournalistPublished4 minutes agoManchester City have signed Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal.
The 18-year-old joins on a five-year contract, subject to international clearance, with City paying £81.4m upfront plus £4.2m in add-ons.
Enzo Maresca's side moved to sign Bouaddi after selling central midfielders Rodri to Barcelona in a £65m deal, Tijjani Reinders to Al-Qadsiah for £52m and Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle for a deal worth up to £52m.
He impressed at this summer's World Cup - starting five of Morocco's six matches in their run to the quarter-finals - after becoming a key member of Lille's side in Ligue 1.
"This is a very special day for me and my family. Manchester City are, for me, the best club in the world. It's a dream to be here and be able to call myself a City player," said Bouaddi.
"I have spent most of my life working hard to become the best player I can be and reach the top of the game.
"I've watched City for many years, and I love their style of play. City always try and play quality football. And they have shown they are winners - this club feels like it's built to win."
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