Freiburg plans to retain Noah Atubolu amid Aston Villa interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
SC Freiburg intends to keep goalkeeper Noah Atubolu despite interest from Aston Villa, AFC Bournemouth, Inter Milan, and Eintracht Frankfurt. The club values Atubolu's leadership and development potential and is not considering a sale at this time. Initial inquiries from interested clubs have been rejected, with Freiburg reportedly seeking a transfer fee of at least €25 to €30 million. If Atubolu remains, he will compete for playing time with Mio Backhaus, who joined Freiburg for a record fee this summer.
- •Aston Villa and others pursue Noah Atubolu.
- •Freiburg rejects initial inquiries for Atubolu.
- •Transfer fee of €25 to €30 million is required.
- •Atubolu competes with Mio Backhaus for starting role.
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Freiburg content to keep Atubolu despite growing Aston Villa interest
"Premier League clubs Aston Villa and AFC Bournemouth along with Inter Milan and Eintracht Frankfurt are pursuing Noah Atubolu.A “strategic battle” is taking place for the SC Freiburg goalkeeper, a...
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