Lille President References Premier League Spending to Value Teenage Sensation
With nearly 100 professional appearances already under his belt for LOSC Lille, 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is heavily tipped for a high-profile transfer. The youngster, who recently committed his international future to Morocco ahead of the World Cup, has caught the attention of European heavyweights, including Paris Saint-Germain.
While Transfermarkt currently values the teenage sensation at 50 million euros, his club is holding out for double that amount. Letang used recent Premier League blockbusters, such as Elliott Anderson's 135 million euro move to Manchester City and Sandro Tonali's 115 million euro switch to Tottenham, to justify Bouaddi's premium price tag.
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Letang explained to Eurosport that very few clubs can actually afford the midfielder, stating, "He is already one of the best midfielders in the world with incredible room for improvement. He is focused on growing and winning everything, and at just 18, he has his entire future ahead of him."
The coveted midfielder remains under contract with Lille until 2029, preserving the club's incredibly strong negotiating position. For now, Bouaddi remains completely focused on his international duties with Morocco as they prepare for a crucial World Cup round of 16 clash against Canada this weekend.