Lille may be on the brink of a significant financial boost this summer as interest in their young talent grows.
Details: SkySports reports that Real Madrid is expressing serious interest in 18-year-old Moroccan central midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi, who has emerged from Lille’s academy.
According to sources, Lille is open to selling the promising midfielder but is standing firm on a valuation of €70 million. The decision to pursue Bouaddi will ultimately lie with Real Madrid’s new head coach, José Mourinho.
In the past season, Bouaddi made 42 appearances for Lille, contributing one assist. He is currently under contract until 2029, with his market value estimated at €50 million, as per Transfermarkt.