SC Freiburg and Newcastle United have reached an understanding for the transfer of 20-year-old Johan Manzambi for a fee of €60 million. The deal is not yet final because the Premier League club is still working to reach a personal agreement with the Swiss midfielder, who has been offered a long-term contract. It is suggested that the player might make a decision on his future after the World Cup. Aston Villa is also said to have shown interest in Manzambi.
Manzambi joined Freiburg in July 2024 and, in the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, recorded 7 goals and 7 assists in 38 appearances. For the Swiss national team, he has 16 caps and 6 goals. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €50.00m. In the weeks before the agreement, Freiburg's asking price was reportedly between €50 million and €70 million.
