The Paris Saint-Germain board appears to have set its sights on Ayyoub Bouaddi during this transfer window, which coincides with the World Cup he is playing for Morocco since last week. His impressive start in the tournament has sparked strong reactions among observers, fueling new speculation about his future. Could it be PSG? Rumours are growing, but Olivier Giroud has a different perspective.
A contract until June 2029. That was the deal agreed between LOSC directors and the Ayyoub Bouaddi camp last December. Yet this contract extension does not seem to cool the ambitions of the PSG management. The trend suggests that Paris Saint-Germain currently has a lead over Arsenal and Real Madrid, both interested in the 18-year-old Moroccan international profile.
“His head is in the right place — he is calm, he is confident”
Having played alongside him at Lille this season, Olivier Giroud took advantage of his role as a pundit on BBC to draw a flattering portrait of Bouaddi. “I was impressed by his maturity and by his entourage, which is really healthy. His head is in the right place — he is calm, he is confident. He always stays true to himself, even on the pitch. He is a gift to have in your team. I think Morocco can be really happy to have him.”
“If he manages that, then he will play for Real Madrid next season”
According to Olivier Giroud, although PSG are in the race, it is at Real Madrid that Bouaddi could soon settle if he improves his finishing. “He showed his talent from the first match, and this is only the beginning because he is only 18. I think it will be hard to keep him at Lille. He is a very complete player. The only thing he needs to improve — and he knows it because we keep telling him — is his finishing. To be more aggressive in front of goal. If he manages that, then he will play for Real Madrid next season.”
