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Man City complete £85.6 million deal for 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi

Manchester City have completed the £85. 6 million ($116.

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Manchester City have completed the £85.6 million ($116.6 million) signing of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi , the Premier League club have announced.

The 18-year-old Morocco international has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium after the clubs agreed a fee over the weekend.

The Press Association understands the deal is worth an initial £81 million with the rest of the fee made up in potential add-ons.

Bouaddi's arrival increases manager Enzo Maresca's midfield options following the recent departures of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders , with Nico Gonzalez also poised to leave.

He is City's second major summer signing after the £116 million capture of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest .

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