Olivier Giroud compares 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi to Busquets and Vieira as Real Madrid targets the Lille midfielder after his standout World Cup

Less than three months ago, Ayyoub Bouaddi was captaining France's Under-21 side in a European Championship qualifier. Now, he is a central figure underpinning Morocco's World Cup…

After convincing Lille's teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi to switch international allegiance from France, Morocco are reaping the rewards following his masterclass against Brazil.

The 18-year-old played at a level beyond his tender years in Morocco’s draw with five-time champions Brazil.

Olivier Giroud compares 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi to Busquets and Vieira as Real Madrid targets the Lille midfielder after his standout World Cup

A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.