News Focus
- 18-year-old Lille OSC starlet switches from France U21s to Morocco seniors
- Midfielder eligible for 2026 World Cup with the Atlas Lions
- Previously made history as Lille’s youngest Champions League starter
- Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain monitoring the teenager’s progress
Ayyoub Bouaddi has chosen to play for Morocco. The 18-year-old Lille OSC midfielder will switch from France to the Atlas Lions.
Bouaddi was born in France but his parents are Moroccan. He previously played for France’s Under-21 team. Now he wants to play for Morocco’s senior team instead.
The teenager is one of the most promising young players in France. He made history as Lille’s youngest ever starter in a Champions League match. This happened in a clash against Real Madrid, where he played very well.
The Moroccan Football Federation will soon confirm the news. Bouaddi could now play for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
Big clubs are watching Bouaddi closely. Both Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing him.