Another Moroccan footballing dream is moving closer to becoming reality.
Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with Lille to sign Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi in a deal worth €100 million including add-ons, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The move would represent a spectacular next step for one of Morocco's brightest young talents.
A Major Move to Manchester
Bouaddi is not expected to feature for Lille in their match today as his transfer to the English champions moves closer to completion.
The Moroccan midfielder is expected to undergo his medical examinations in the coming days before the final formalities of the transfer are completed.
If finalized, the deal would rank among the biggest transfers ever involving a Moroccan player.
From Lille's Academy to Europe's Elite
Bouaddi has developed rapidly at Lille, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young midfielders in European football.
His performances have attracted interest from several major clubs across the continent, but Manchester City have now reportedly won the race for his signature.
The move would place Bouaddi inside one of the most demanding footballing environments in Europe, offering him another extraordinary platform to continue his development.
A New Chapter in England
The Premier League now awaits the Moroccan youngster.
At Manchester City, Bouaddi will have the opportunity to continue learning and competing alongside some of the world's finest players while developing under one of European football's most renowned tactical systems.
For Moroccan supporters, the potential transfer represents another powerful sign of the country's growing presence at the highest levels of the game.
Another Atlas Lion Ready for the Biggest Stage
From the Mohammed VI Football Academy pathway to Lille and now potentially Manchester City, Bouaddi's rise has been remarkably fast.
A €100 million move would place another spotlight on Moroccan football and its ability to produce players capable of attracting the biggest clubs in world football.
The next chapter is waiting in Manchester, and Ayyoub Bouaddi appears ready to take another giant step toward the very top of the game.