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Johan Manzambi set to join Aston Villa, leaving Newcastle disappointed

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:47 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Johan Manzambi set to join Aston Villa, leaving Newcastle disappointed

Summary

Johan Manzambi is likely to become an Aston Villa player instead of joining Newcastle United. Despite Newcastle agreeing terms with Manzambi's club Freiburg, finalization awaits the player's decision. Villa's interest intensified due to their Champions League participation, positioning them favorably in the race for the 20-year-old midfielder. Manzambi recently missed matches at the World Cup due to a knee injury but had previously earned accolades at Freiburg, including the Europa League young player of the season award. This transfer miss adds to Newcastle's frustrations in the summer transfer market.

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By the Numbers

•Johan Manzambi may sign with Aston Villa imminently.
•Newcastle had reached an agreement with Freiburg but awaits player’s decision.
•Villa offers Champions League football, boosting their appeal.
•Manzambi missed World Cup matches due to a knee injury.
•Newcastle's transfer frustrations continue as they identify top players but fail to secure deals.

Latest Updates

11:47 AMYahoo Sports — 'Bad look and bad feeling' as Newcastle set to miss out on Manzambi

What they're saying

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It looks very much like Johan Manzambi is going to be an Aston Villa player and not a Newcastle United one. It's a familiar feeling - Newcastle missing out on someone that they had worked hard to bring to St James' Park and appeared to be close to completing a deal for.
— Yahoo Sports

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