Morocco: “A failure for the Zidane project”—France already has major regrets over Bouaddi!

Eighteen-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi chose to represent Morocco rather than France and is now prompting regrets in France after impressing against PSG for Manchester City. On L’Équipe du Soir, journalist Dave Appadoo said Bouaddi’s introduction had completely changed City’s game and called his departure a “real failure” for French football and Zinédine Zidane’s project. Bouaddi has been praised for his passing, movement, ability to resist pressing and maturity after strong performances against Porto and PSG. His rise has also revived controversial remarks by Fayçal Fajr when Bouaddi announced his choice of Morocco in May.