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Brilliant teenager Bouaddi glides on to big stage with effortless grace for Morocco
Lille midfielder excelled against Brazil but it was no surprise to his national coach after a key role in convincing him to turn down France’s overtures
TL;DR
- Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, was a dominant force for Morocco against Brazil, leading in touches, duels won, and successful passes in the opposition half.
- Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi was instrumental in convincing Bouaddi to represent Morocco, turning down offers from France.
- Bouaddi, who debuted for Lille at 16, has already gained significant experience in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, including a notable performance against Real Madrid.
- Top European clubs like Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Bouaddi, with Arsenal in preliminary talks.
- Bouaddi is also pursuing a degree in mathematics and physics, balancing his football career with academics.