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Aston Villa navigates major squad changes ahead of EPL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:33 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Aston Villa navigates major squad changes ahead of EPL season

Summary

Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, is preparing for the 2026/27 Premier League season amidst significant squad changes. Key departures include Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a record fee. New signings, like Johan Mazambi from Freiburg and Joao Gomes from Wolves, aim to bolster the team. As Villa prepares for its Champions League return, questions remain about the impact of this turnover on their performance in the league.

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•Unai Emery has rebuilt the Aston Villa squad ahead of the new season.
•Key players, including Tielemans and Digne, have left the club.
•Aston Villa has signed Johan Mazambi and Joao Gomes this summer.
•The team remains optimistic about its Champions League prospects.
•Aston Villa is seen as one of the stronger outfits in the league.

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Unai Emery has had to rebuild large parts of his Aston Villa squad ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
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Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:33 PM
What Can Aston Villa Realistically Achieve This Season?
Unai Emery has had to rebuild large parts of his Aston Villa squad ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

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