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Aston Villa nears £25m deal for Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Aston Villa nears £25m deal for Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu

Summary

Aston Villa is advancing negotiations to sign SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu for around £25 million. The 23-year-old has drawn interest primarily from Villa, as other major clubs have cooled their pursuits. Atubolu recorded six clean sheets in the last Bundesliga season, establishing himself as a dependable option. With Villa's current first-choice keeper Emi Martinez aging, Atubolu's potential signing may be part of forward-looking squad planning as the transfer window nears its close.

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By the Numbers

•Villa in advanced talks with Freiburg for Noah Atubolu.
•Atubolu played 3,060 minutes with six clean sheets last season.
•Freiburg has also signed Mio Backhaus as a replacement.
•Emery seeks competition for first-choice keeper Emi Martinez.
•Atubolu previously rejected Championship offers for top-flight opportunities.

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7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa Closing In On £25m Goalkeeper: Right Move For Emery?

What they're saying

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Aston Villa are pushing hard to lock down SC Freiburg shot-stopper Noah Atubolu, and negotiations have moved into advanced territory. German outlets, backed up by sources in England, suggest the 23-ye...
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