Liverpool's reason for wanting to sign World Cup talent Ayyoub Bouaddi is clear

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Ayyoub Bouaddi has been one of the standout performers at the World Cup, and the 18-year-old Lille midfielder is attracting interest from Liverpool, among other clubsAyyoub Bouaddi is being linked with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)It's a tale as old as time.Clubs are snapping up players on the strength of an international tournament performance. It's certainly a tale older than 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, who is drawing admiring glances from Europe's biggest clubs while dazzling at the World Cup.The Moroccan wonderkid has played his part in helping his country advance to the round of 32, where the African team will face the Netherlands on Monday.

He was relegated to the bench for last week's 4-2 victory over Haiti, but he is pushing for a starting berth against the Dutch in Guadalupe, presenting Bouaddi with the opportunity to truly announce himself on the global stage.Forged in FranceLike most of Morocco's squad, Bouaddi was not born there. Two years on, at just 16 years of age, he became the club's youngest-ever debutant and put pen to paper on his first professional contract.Bouaddi has impressed at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)A consistent presence at the first-team level ever since, the teenager signed a contract extension in December 2025.

He demonstrates comprehensive positional understanding, with both his club and national team deploying a 4-2-3-1 system.Deciding his destinationJust 18 and tied down until 2029, Bouaddi has plenty of time ahead of him. While Lille are said to value him at £43 million ($57 million), the likelihood of a bidding war appears genuine.Bouaddi has acknowledged that he's 'really happy' about the attention, though his focus remains on Morocco."For the moment, I'm only focused on the World Cup," he said earlier this month."I cannot answer this right now.