@FootynewsA strong World Cup performance can completely transform a player's trajectory. Ayyoub Bouaddi serves as the perfect example of this shift. He arrived from a highly competitive season with Lille, where LOSC had already placed his value at up to 60 MILLION EUROS. Then came the international choice. France wished to retain him, but that path required skipping the tournament. Morocco offered a different deal: "You go to the World Cup if you choose to play for us." Bouaddi selected Morocco over France. The decision paid off immediately. He shone on the global stage, delivering a standout display against Brazil. That visibility triggered a massive market correction. Manchester City pays 100 MILLION EUROS to secure his services. This fee establishes him as the third most expensive signing in Manchester City history. The jump from a 60 million euro valuation to a 100 million euro transfer proves the point.

@FootynewsA strong World Cup performance can completely transform a player's trajectory. Ayyoub Bouaddi serves as the perfect example of this shift. He arrived from a highly competitive season with Lille, where LOSC had already placed his value at up to 60 MILLION EUROS. Then came the international choice. France wished to retain him, but that path required skipping the tournament. Morocco offered a different deal: "You go to the World Cup if you choose to play for us." Bouaddi selected Morocco over France. The decision paid off immediately. He shone on the global stage, delivering a standout display against Brazil. That visibility triggered a massive market correction. Manchester City pays 100 MILLION EUROS to secure his services. This fee establishes him as the third most expensive signing in Manchester City history. The jump from a 60 million euro valuation to a 100 million euro transfer proves the point.