Manchester City Finds Rodri's Replacement in Moroccan Sensation for Astronomical Fee

The "Citizens" have reportedly moved to sign 18-year-old Bouaddi after offloading Rodri to Barcelona and Tijjani Reijnders to Al-Qadsiah. The talented midfielder was a standout performer at the recent World Cup, helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals where the African side narrowly lost to France.

City had been in talks with Lille for several weeks and have now reportedly reached an agreement for Bouaddi. The player is expected to travel to England for a medical examination before finalizing his move to the Etihad Stadium.

Enzo Maresca identified the central midfield position as a key area for reinforcement after taking over from Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager at the end of last season.

Manchester City is also reportedly still interested in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. However, the London club recently set a deadline for bids for the Argentine international, valued at an estimated £120 million, and that deadline passed without a deal being struck.