World Cup fans think Arsenal target will win Ballon d’Or | Football | Sport
Arsenal supporters have called on their club to win the race for Ayyoub Bouaddi’s signature this summer, after the youngster delivered a stunning World Cup performance against Scotland. The Moroccan midfielder was instrumental in his nation’s 1-0 victory over the Tartan Army on Friday evening, completing the full 90 minutes and dictating play with authority from the centre of the park.
Commentator Ally McCoist was quick to express his admiration for the 18-year-old, who displayed a remarkable maturity well beyond his years. He said: “I don’t mind him,” as Jon Champion replied: “Is that you way of saying you think highly of him?” before McCoist then added: “Very much so.”
Gunners supporters watching on were equally taken by the Lille starlet’s performance, urging the club to make their move ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. One wrote on X: “Ayyoub Bouaddi – sign him up Arsenal,” while another added: “I haven’t seen a single player take the ball away from Ayyoub Bouaddi.
“He’s so good. Oh my days. Arsenal need to be all over this boy. Get him on a plane immediately this World Cup is done.”
A third said: “I want Ayyoub Bouaddi in the Arsenal shirt,” as a fourth pondered: “How is Ayyoub Bouaddi only 18?! This Moroccan midfield maestro is ice-cold composure personified, bossing Ligue 1 for Lille, dominating vs Brazil with 92% pass accuracy and duel wins and now controlling the midfield against Scotland.
“6’1′ box-to-box beast already linked to Real Madrid, Arsenal and more. Future Ballon d’Or contender?”.
A fifth observed: “No Scotland player has been able to pass Ayyoub Bouaddi in this game. Bouaddi is everywhere on the pitch,” while, a sixth said: “Ayyoub Bouaddi is a special talent he is so confident on the ball and reads the game very well.”
Currently valued at a minimum of £70million, securing his services will not come cheap for whichever club ultimately makes their move.