Ayyoub Bouaddi addresses transfer interest ahead of World Cup
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Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi acknowledges interest from clubs but says his focus remains on the World Cup.
Ayyoub Bouaddi has responded to growing transfer interest, stating that his full attention is on the World Cup.
Speaking exclusively to The Athletic, the Lille and Morocco midfielder said: “I’m really happy to know that some clubs are interested in me but for now I’m only focused on the WC and we will try to give everything to do our best.”
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