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Aston Villa signs Johan Manzambi for over £50 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:39 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Aston Villa signs Johan Manzambi for over £50 million
Summary

Aston Villa has completed a club record signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for over £50 million. The 20-year-old has drawn interest from numerous Premier League teams, Newcastle, before Villa secured the deal. This transfer follows Villa's recent success, winning the Europa League and finishing fourth in the Premier League, prompting a squad refresh. With key midfielder Amadou Onana injured, Villa aims to bolster their midfield options further this summer, also planning to acquire Joao Gomes from Wolves for £38 million.

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  • •Villa's Europa League win ended a 30-year trophy drought.
  • •Newcastle was initially close to signing Manzambi.
  • •Onana is expected to be out until next year due to injury.
  • •Manzambi previously excelled in the Bundesliga and was the most fouled player.
  • •Villa must adhere to UEFA financial regulations impacting player registration.
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  • 9:39 AMYahoo Sports — How Villa's record signing Manzambi can spearhead new era
  • 9:39 AMBBC Sport — How Villa's record signing Manzambi can spearhead new era
What they're saying
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It is a new era for Aston Villa - and Johan Manzambi, who has just joined in a club record deal worth more than £50m - will be one of the poster boys.

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It is a new era for Aston Villa - and Johan Manzambi, who has just joined in a club record deal worth more than £50m - will be one of the poster boys.

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