Aston Villa pursues Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo amid competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Aston Villa has entered the competition to sign Lille OSC forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, as reported on June 17, 2026. The 21-year-old, who recently debuted for the Belgium national team, is valued at €70 million. Interest in him has surged, with teams like Como and Premier League clubs Manchester United and Manchester City also in the race. Villa's scouts are currently in the U.S. observing Fernandez-Pardo as discussions between the player's representatives and the club have begun.
- •Matias Fernandez-Pardo is 21 years old and plays as a forward.
- •Aston Villa is competing against several clubs for his signature.
- •Fernandez-Pardo recently made his World Cup debut for Belgium.
- •He is valued at €70 million.
- •Aston Villa scouts are currently in the U.S. watching him.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa join race to sign Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo
"Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Lille OSC forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri. Fernandez-Pardo, whose natural position is on the left of the atta...
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