Johan Manzambi

In October 2026, reports mentioned Liverpool's interest, noting Aston Villa had paid approximately £59.5 million (around €70 million) for him. The player's completed transfer from SC Freiburg to Aston Villa in July 2026 was widely reported with a base fee of €60 million, with the total package including add-ons potentially reaching nearly €70 million. Just prior to this move, Newcastle United reportedly had a verbal agreement with Freiburg for a €60 million fee. Earlier in 2026, Freiburg's asking price evolved from €50-55 million in January to as high as €70 million by July, following a strong World Cup performance.

Our valuation for Johan Manzambi is anchored by his recent July 2026 transfer to Aston Villa for a reported base fee of €60 million, potentially rising to €70 million with add-ons. Given the reported interest from Liverpool just months later and his long-term contract until 2031, Aston Villa is in a very strong negotiating position. Any potential transfer in the near future would command a significant premium over the fee they recently paid.