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Aston Villa negotiates transfer for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Aston Villa negotiates transfer for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez

Summary

Aston Villa has initiated discussions with Club Brugge regarding the transfer of defender Joel Ordonez. The club is targeting the Ecuador international as a potential replacement for Ezri Konsa. Villa had an offer for Taylor Harwood-Bellis rejected earlier this week and is looking to bolster its defense with a younger player. Ordonez, who has 20 caps for Ecuador, participated in the 2026 World Cup and has played extensively in the Champions League. The club will need to increase its offer from £18 million plus add-ons to secure his signing, as they continue talks with Southampton regarding Harwood-Bellis.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa opens talks for Joel Ordonez of Club Brugge.
•Ordonez has 20 international caps for Ecuador.
•Villa previously bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
•The club needs to improve their offer for Ordonez.
•He played ten Champions League matches last season.

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11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa open talks to sign Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez

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Aston Villa have started negotiations with Club Brugge for the transfer of centre-back Joel Ordonez.The Athletic claims that Villa are interested in the Ecuador international as an option to replace E...
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