The 'boss', the 'brain', the 'general' - and now the 'next Rodri': The making of Ayyoub Bouaddi, Man City's £85.7m gem who has terrified opponents since he was 11 and wowed Brigitte Macron with his debating skills

Daily Mail - Oct 14, 2026

IAN HERBERT: A national inquest is under way about the loss of France-born Bouaddi, who played at all the age levels, to the Morocco national side shortly before the World Cup.

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