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Bouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?

Bouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?
BBC News Tuesday 08 September 2026, 22:09 UTC 1 min read
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Ayyoub Bouaddi belies his age with a mature Champions League performance on his first Manchester City start to showcase why the club were so intent on signing the 18-year-old.

Ayyoub Bouaddi belies his age with a mature Champions League performance on his first Manchester City start to showcase why the club were so intent on signing the 18-year-old.
Bouaddi (ORG) Man City (LOCATION) Ayyoub Bouaddi (PERSON) Champions League (ORG) Manchester City (LOCATION)
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