Real Madrid eye Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi

Real Madrid are monitoring 18‑year‑old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The interest was highlighted by Miguel Serrano and noted to have Zinedine Zidane’s endorsement. Bouaddi has already logged 42 appearances this season despite his age. He impressed with a strong display against Brazil at the World Cup. His ability to cope with seasoned opponents such as Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes was specifically praised. While Mourinho continues to add established players, the club’s recruitment side is also targeting future stars. Bouaddi is valued for intelligence, positioning and technical skill rather than pure physicality.

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Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint‑Germain are also reported to be tracking the midfielder. Their involvement is expected to make any move for Bouaddi highly competitive. The battle could become one of the most contested transfers for a young midfielder this summer.

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So far Real Madrid’s activity has focused on proven performers for immediate impact. Bouaddi represents a longer‑term investment aimed at the next generation.