Johan Manzambi

Reports from late 2025 indicated an initial valuation of around €20 million by Freiburg. By January 2026, as interest grew, the club's asking price reportedly rose to between €50 million and €55 million. In the run-up to the summer 2026 window, figures between €55 million and €60 million were discussed. In July 2026, Newcastle United reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Freiburg for a €60 million fee. Ultimately, Aston Villa completed the transfer from SC Freiburg in July 2026 for a reported club-record fee of €70 million, including potential bonuses.

Our valuation is driven by the recently completed transfer of Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa. Multiple reliable reports confirm a final fee in the €60-70 million range, with the higher figure representing the total package including add-ons. This was the result of a competitive bidding situation where Aston Villa ultimately outbid Newcastle United, who had a €60 million agreement in place with SC Freiburg.