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Aston Villa signs Johan Manzambi in club-record deal from Freiburg

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Aston Villa signs Johan Manzambi in club-record deal from Freiburg

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Aston Villa has secured the signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, completing a club-record deal valued at £59.5 million. The 20-year-old Swiss international was previously a target for Newcastle, who had agreed on a £49 million deal before Villa stepped in. After a breakout World Cup, where Manzambi impressed, he opted for Villa, aided by their Champions League qualification. This signing follows the departure of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and an injury to Amadou Onana.

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•Johan Manzambi joins Aston Villa from Freiburg for £59.5 million
•Newcastle previously agreed on a £49 million deal for Manzambi
•Manzambi starred in his World Cup campaign, scoring three goals
•Villa's deal surpasses their previous record of £50 million for Amadou Onana
•Transfer follows Youri Tielemans' exit to Manchester United

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Aston Villa have beaten Newcastle to the signing of Johan Manzambi after completing a club-record £59.5m deal for the midfielder from Freiburg.
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