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Holder of a Master's degree in international law, I realized at the end of my university career that it was important to evolve in a field that you appreciate. Overnight, I decided to put an end to my parents' dream, who saw in me a future lawyer, to make a living from my passion: sport. Since then, I have covered transfer windows and sports news, trying to keep readers informed as best as possible.
Ayyoub Bouaddi made a name for himself on the European scene during the match against Real Madrid. In the Champions League, the young 17-year-old player showed no inferiority complex against Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappé. Already compared to Eden Hazard at LOSC, the midfielder could very well have defended the colors of PSG.
Ayyoub Bouaddi is still minor, but his performances in the Champions League are major. At 17, the LOSC midfielder displays impressive maturity and concentration for his age. Facing the Real Madrid on October 2, the player broke the screen by making enormous differences in the heart of the game.I had no surprises, he emphasizes. Afterwards, doing that against Real is something else. But I just said to myself: 'That's it, the general public knows him now» confided Jose Alcocerformer coach of Bouaddi in French team U16 and U17.
The new Hazard is in Lille
For another of his trainers, Mickaël Delestrez, Bouaddi makes one think of Eden Hazard, a former LOSC. « They are not the same players at all. But at the time, I said: 'LOSC got Eden Hazard. Now they have Ayyoub Bouaddi.' He's going to go to the top. There will be pitfalls. But it doesn't catch fire. And with his intelligence, his perspective, his maturity, I have no doubts. What he shows today makes me think he has a bright future ahead of him. » he declared in comments reported by Eurosport.
PSG missed Bouaddi
For his part, Alcocer compares it to another phenomenon of precocity, a certain Warren Zaire-Emery. «I often have the players analyze the opponent in small groups. And when Ayyoub is there, it is incredibly clear and precise for this age. In terms of mentality, state of mind and intelligence, I haven't seen many. In maturity, he becomes closer to Warren Zaire-Emery. I have the impression of seeing the same behavior, the same attitude, the same respect, the same humility, the same strength of character » he blurted. PSG can therefore blame themselves, having very quickly identified the qualities of Bouaddi. Unfortunately for the Parisian club, the player followed another path.
