Following his standout performances at the World Cup, Ayyoub Bouaddi is quickly seeing his situation change. The LOSC midfielder, now under contract until June 2029, is attracting attention for his maturity and technical skills despite his young age. Real Madrid is keeping an eye on the player, but they haven’t made him an immediate priority for the upcoming transfer window. In Madrid, they see promise in his profile, but the sporting management believes other positions need urgent reinforcement this summer.
According to several sources close to the situation, scouts from Madrid have watched the player during international matches, especially after his World Cup performances. However, the club has clearly decided to take its time. The Bouaddi file remains in the category of monitored talents, without any concrete acceleration. This stance contrasts with other European clubs, which have already taken more active steps to get ahead in the market.
In England and France, the interest is more concrete. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain have started talks with the player’s camp in recent weeks. Liverpool has also joined the race, while Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Newcastle United are keeping a close watch on developments. Lille, for its part, is setting the bar high with a fee of around 80 million euros, well above current market estimates.
On the sporting side, the player has clear conditions for his future. Bouaddi wants to join a project where he would have significant playing time and an important role from the get-go.
This demand complicates discussions with several suitors, especially in the Premier League, where competition in midfield is particularly fierce. In this context, Real Madrid appears to be lagging behind, leaving the door open for other clubs to take a more aggressive approach in negotiations. Lille remains in a strong position and is waiting for an offer that meets their financial demands.
🚨 THE PRICE OF AYYOUB BOUADDI 🇲🇦 IS AROUND €80M! 🤑
The player wants to join a team with a key role on a CONSISTENT basis.
For now, he is not a priority for Real Madrid.
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