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Aston Villa Lands Young Star in Club-Record Deal
football · Sky SportsAston Villa has signed 20-year-old midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg in a club-record deal worth £59.5m. Manzambi had been a target for Newcastle United but chose Villa due to their Champions League status. The Switzerland international impressed at the World Cup, scoring three goals in their quarter-final run.
At a glance
- Aston Villa signs Johan Manzambi in a club-record deal worth £59.5m.
- Manzambi chose Villa over Newcastle due to their Champions League status.
- The 20-year-old midfielder impressed at the World Cup, scoring three goals.