Real Madrid may face serious competitors if they hunt. 18-year-old rising midfielder from World Cup performance

Although Real Madrid signed four new players this summer, Including midfielder Bernardo Silva, but the news states that they are still looking for another midfielder. One of the names linked is Ayoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old rising star from Morocco. who showed outstanding form in the World Cup The 18-year-old is not a top priority for Jose Mourinho, but AS reports that Bouaddi has attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, including PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid and a number of Premier League clubs. This is a market where rising stars perform on the big stage. Prices skyrocket and the competition for them becomes fierce. The main obstacle is Lille's estimated transfer fee of around €80 million, and the French club are in no hurry to sell. The player recently extended his contract until 2029, giving Lille a stronger bargaining position than before. The team also has the right to play in UEFA. With the Champions League in 2026-27, there is a chance to wait another year to increase Bouaddi's value. Lille have made a name for themselves by selling high-priced players such as Eden Hazard, Victor Osimhen, Nicolas Pepe, Gabriel Magalhaes, Sven Botman, Leni Lloro and Carlos Baleba, which is why they are not in a hurry to release young players. Bouad's profile - his age, skills and international credits - make him a good fit for Real Madrid's long-term recruitment model, but the problem is that Madrid's midfield is already crowded. before deciding to move forward It is unlikely to happen if there is still no clarity on the status of players like Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelian Jouamene. Interest from many clubs means competition in the market for Bouadi continues to increase. Time will tell whether he will stay with Lille or move to a big club before next season. --- ## Related Articles 1. [France Leads Odds for 2026 World Cup Playoffs, Argentina Second](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/france-leads-odds-for-2026-world-cup-playoffs-argentina-second) 2. [Cristiano Ronaldo's Special Boots for World Cup Clash with Colombia](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldos-special-boots-for-world-cup-clash-with-colombia)