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West Ham loans Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Aston Villa for potential £21m deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

West Ham loans Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Aston Villa for potential £21m deal

Summary

West Ham United has loaned defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Aston Villa for the season. The deal includes a conditional obligation for Villa to buy Wan-Bissaka for up to £21 million, depending on his appearances and starts. Wan-Bissaka, who joined West Ham from Manchester United in 2024, provides Villa with a Premier League full-back while helping West Ham reduce their wage bill after relegation to the Championship. The deal offers financial flexibility for West Ham during their squad rebuild and protects both clubs amid contractual conditions.

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•West Ham received a £3 million loan fee for Wan-Bissaka.
•The transfer could total £21 million based on performance metrics.
•Wan-Bissaka played 25 matches for West Ham last season.
•His performances at Villa will impact West Ham's financial position.
•The deal provides both clubs with contractual protections.

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The 28-year-old Aaron Wan-Bissaka left West Ham on a season-long loan in August, with Villa holding a conditional obligation to buy if agreed appearance and starting targets are reached. Claret & Hugh...
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