The night management bets on the future of Bouadi.
The French football club Lille continues to hold on to the services of young Moroccan international Ayoub Bouaddi, amid increasing interest from several European clubs during the current summer transfer window.
Olivier Létang, the president of the French club, confirmed in media statements reported by "Sport" that Bouaddi is not on the list of players available for sale, emphasizing that Lille's management does not consider parting with their promising player unless they receive an exceptional financial offer that exceeds expectations.
Létang's statements came in response to reports discussing the possibility of the player transferring for 50 million euros, as he deemed that amount insufficient to initiate any negotiations, sending a clear message to clubs interested in acquiring the Moroccan midfielder.
According to French media reports, Lille has set a minimum threshold of 80 million euros to consider any potential offer for Bouaddi, a figure that matches the record transfer value in the club's history, represented by Nicolas Pépé's move to Arsenal in 2019.
Lille's insistence on retaining Bouaddi comes after the remarkable season the 17-year-old player had, as he successfully established himself within the first team, renewed his contract until the summer of 2029, and received his first call-up to represent the Moroccan national team in the 2026 World Cup.
Current indicators confirm that the management of the French club is betting on the continued development of the player in the coming seasons, making his departure this summer unlikely unless one of the clubs presents a financial offer that meets Lille's demands.
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