# Aston Villa Lands Young Star in Club-Record Deal

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-17
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13564492/johan-manzambi-aston-villa-sign-newcastle-target-from-freiburg-in-club-record-59-5m-deal
- Language: en
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Aston 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.

## Key takeaways

- 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.

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