Buadi has returned to Lille after the World Cup, and Manchester City are interested in signing him. The transfer is expected to go through, but the Lille president is not willing to let him go easily.

According to L'Equipe, Bouadi's future appears to be heading towards northern England. Manchester City have been vying for the Lille starlet for months, and his performance as a starter for Morocco at the World Cup (in a 0-2 quarter-final defeat to France) has further boosted the midfielder's reputation. Several other clubs, including Arsenal, are also interested in him, but both Bouadi and Lille seem to favor Manchester City.