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Aston Villa agrees €70m deal for Johan Manzambi over Newcastle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:20 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Aston Villa agrees €70m deal for Johan Manzambi over Newcastle

Summary

Aston Villa is finalizing a transfer for Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg for nearly €70 million, outbidding Newcastle United. Despite Newcastle's agreement for a €60 million fee, Manzambi prefers Villa, drawn by the opportunity to play in the Champions League and develop under coach Unai Emery. The transfer is prompted by Villa's need to replace midfielder Amadou Onana, who suffered a serious injury. A medical for Manzambi is reportedly scheduled soon.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa closes in on Johan Manzambi transfer deal.
•Transfer valued at nearly €70 million with bonuses included.
•Newcastle had offered €60 million but lacked player agreement.
•Manzambi prefers Aston Villa for Champions League opportunity.
•Medical for Manzambi is planned in the near future.

Latest Updates

10:20 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Reports: CL club pips Newcastle to Manzambi with €70m package

What they're saying

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Johan Manzambi’s transfer to the Premier League is close to being finalized. However, not to Newcastle United, but to Aston Villa. The Swiss international and World Cup breakout star prefers a move ...
— Yahoo Sports

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