Aston Villa agrees deal for Freiburg's Johan Manzambi ahead of Newcastle
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Aston Villa has secured a verbal agreement to sign Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi for €60 million following his performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Previously, Newcastle United was in the running after reaching a deal with Freiburg, but the player has opted for Villa. Manzambi scored three goals as Switzerland reached the quarter-finals and has overall contributed eight goals and 11 assists in his Freiburg career. Villa intensified their interest after Amadou Onana's injury, with sources indicating that Manzambi favors a move to Villa Park. Meanwhile, Villa is set to sell Lewis Dobbin to Southampton.
- •Aston Villa reaches a verbal agreement with Freiburg for Johan Manzambi.
- •Newcastle had been leading the chase before Villa's intervention.
- •Manzambi scored three goals at the World Cup 2026.
- •Villa will also sell Lewis Dobbin to Southampton for £9m.
- 5:53 PMBBC Sport — Villa working on deal for Switzerland's Manzambi
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa hijack Newcastle transfer as deal agreed for World Cup star
"Aston Villa have gazumped Newcastle United to the signing of Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi following his star turn for Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Magpies had been leading the chase for...
"Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJul 13, 2026, 5:53 PMVilla working on deal for Switzerland's Manzambi
Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 11:25 AMAston Villa hijack Newcastle transfer as deal agreed for World Cup star
Aston Villa have gazumped Newcastle United to the signing of Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi following his star turn for Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Magpies had been leading the chase for...
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