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Bouaddi's Calm: Manchester City's New Engine Room

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-10 22:32 UTC
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After showcasing veteran-like calm during Manchester City's Champions League campaign, 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi has confirmed he is ready for the derby, describing the fixture as the year's most critical test for the squad.

  • GN sports/football (en-US) reports that Bouaddi has embraced the intensity of the upcoming Manchester derby, calling it potentially the most significant match of the season and vowing to replicate the composure he displayed in Porto to help City maintain their dominance.

    Source: GN sports/football (en-US)

  • An 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder walks through the chaos of a Champions League night with the serenity of a veteran, setting the stage for a heated derby.

    Source: Yahoo Sports
Based on reporting by Yahoo Sports and GN sports/football (en-US), compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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