Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 17-year-old Franco-Moroccan midfielder from LOSC Lille, has caught the attention of major European clubs following a string of standout performances this season.
In his first full season with Lille’s senior team, Bouaddi has played nine Ligue 1 games and three Champions League matches, amassing 514 minutes on the field.
His composure and skill in midfield have already attracted interest from Premier League giants, including Chelsea, as well as two other major English clubs.
Reports indicate that Italian powerhouses AC Milan and Juventus have joined the growing list of admirers. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, both Serie A clubs have dispatched scouts to observe Bouaddi’s recent performances.
Their interest was reportedly piqued after closely monitoring his displays in Lille’s Champions League clash with Juventus on matchday four, as well as a high-stakes Ligue 1 match against Olympique Lyonnais on matchday ten.
Currently under contract with LOSC Lille until June 2027, Bouaddi is valued at €10 million, according to Transfermarkt.
Lille’s management, however, is reportedly reluctant to entertain any transfer offers, preferring instead to secure Bouaddi’s future with an extended contract.
With his rapid development and the mounting interest from elite clubs, Lille appears committed to retaining the talented midfielder as a cornerstone for the club’s future.
As Bouaddi’s stock rises, the transfer market buzz around him signals an increasingly competitive field.
Both AC Milan and Juventus, known for their track records of developing young talent, are keen on adding Bouaddi to their ranks.
The potential move to Serie A could offer Bouaddi a platform to showcase his talent at an elite level, though Lille’s stance on retaining the young star remains firm for now.
With more clubs likely to keep an eye on Bouaddi’s progress, LOSC Lille will face significant pressure to safeguard one of Ligue 1’s most promising young talents from Europe’s top clubs.
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Scouts from top European clubs, including AC Milan, Juventus, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea, have turned their attention to 17-year-old French talent Ayyoub Bouaddi.▫️The scouts closely observed Bouaddi during matches against Juventus and… https://t.co/MvlFWdpgh1 pic.twitter.com/LF1y2g1fYz
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) November 11, 2024
