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Johan Manzambi Transfer from SC Freiburg to Aston Villa
Aston Villa have signed Johan Manzambi. According to reports, the club is paying 70 million euros for him. SCF sporting director Jochen Saier said the shared journey from the U19s to the Europa League final was special for both Manzambi and the club. Saier stated that after intensive talks and negotiations over the past few weeks, a solution was found that benefits both sides. The Sport-Club would have very much liked to keep the attacking midfielder for another season. Due to his outstanding performances at the World Cup, the right-footer attracted the attention of top clubs and his price increased. For the Breisgau club, the 70 million is a record.
Aston Villa have signed Johan Manzambi. According to reports, the club is paying 70 million euros for him. SCF sporting director Jochen Saier said the shared journey from the U19s to the Europa League final was special for both Manzambi and the club. Saier stated that after intensive talks and negotiations over the past few weeks, a solution was found that benefits both sides. The Sport-Club would have very much liked to keep the attacking midfielder for another season. Due to his outstanding performances at the World Cup, the right-footer attracted the attention of top clubs and his price increased. For the Breisgau club, the 70 million is a record.
According to Ben Jacobs, Aston Villa have completed a record-breaking signing of Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. Aston Villa have confirmed that the player has joined from Freiburg. The transfer surpasses the £50m Villa paid for Amadou Onana. Manzambi stated that Aston Villa is a very big club in England and they are playing in the UCL.
According to Ben Jacobs, Aston Villa have completed a record-breaking signing of Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. Aston Villa have confirmed that the player has joined from Freiburg. The transfer surpasses the £50m Villa paid for Amadou Onana. Manzambi stated that Aston Villa is a very big club in England and they are playing in the UCL.
Aston Villa hope to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record deal worth around £54m. The Swiss international is due to fly in today for his medical.
Aston Villa hope to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record deal worth around £54m. The Swiss international is due to fly in today for his medical.
According to Florian Plettenberg, the transfer agreement for Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa is finalized. The deal is between the clubs, and Johan Manzambi’s medical with Aston Villa is scheduled for Thursday.
According to Florian Plettenberg, the transfer agreement for Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa is finalized. The deal is between the clubs, and Johan Manzambi’s medical with Aston Villa is scheduled for Thursday.
Aston Villa intervened in Newcastle United's move for Johan Manzambi. Newcastle had agreed a transfer fee with Freiburg and personal terms with the player, but the 20-year-old wanted to wait until the end of the World Cup before deciding on his future. Aston Villa outbid Newcastle on both the transfer fee and their salary offer, and the prospect of Champions League football contributed to Manzambi choosing Villa. Footage from the World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland showed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez asking Manzambi if he was going to Villa, to which Manzambi appeared to nod and affirm that he was. Less than 24 hours later, news of his move to Birmingham was confirmed.
Aston Villa intervened in Newcastle United's move for Johan Manzambi. Newcastle had agreed a transfer fee with Freiburg and personal terms with the player, but the 20-year-old wanted to wait until the end of the World Cup before deciding on his future. Aston Villa outbid Newcastle on both the transfer fee and their salary offer, and the prospect of Champions League football contributed to Manzambi choosing Villa. Footage from the World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland showed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez asking Manzambi if he was going to Villa, to which Manzambi appeared to nod and affirm that he was. Less than 24 hours later, news of his move to Birmingham was confirmed.
Johan Manzambi stated that he has a preference to play for Aston Villa under head coach Unai Emery. According to David Ornstein, a journalist for The Athletic, Aston Villa are nearing the announcement of Manzambi's signing.
Johan Manzambi stated that he has a preference to play for Aston Villa under head coach Unai Emery. According to David Ornstein, a journalist for The Athletic, Aston Villa are nearing the announcement of Manzambi's signing.
According to Sky Sport, a final agreement has been reached between Aston Villa and Freiburg for the transfer of Johan Manzambi for almost 70 million euros, including possible bonuses. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the transfer. Johan Manzambi decided to move to Birmingham following intense negotiations and has informed the clubs of his decision. He will sign a long-term contract with the new club, which is the current Europa League winner and defeated Freiburg and Manzambi in the final.
According to Sky Sport, a final agreement has been reached between Aston Villa and Freiburg for the transfer of Johan Manzambi for almost 70 million euros, including possible bonuses. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the transfer. Johan Manzambi decided to move to Birmingham following intense negotiations and has informed the clubs of his decision. He will sign a long-term contract with the new club, which is the current Europa League winner and defeated Freiburg and Manzambi in the final.
According to Nicolo Schira, Johan Manzambi's transfer to Aston Villa from Freiburg is at the final stage for a fee of €60M, and a contract has been agreed until 2031 that is worth €5M per year.
According to Nicolo Schira, Johan Manzambi's transfer to Aston Villa from Freiburg is at the final stage for a fee of €60M, and a contract has been agreed until 2031 that is worth €5M per year.
According to @SchreinerFabian of @SkySportDE, Aston Villa have reached a full agreement with SC Freiburg for Johan Manzambi. The total package is worth almost €70m, including add-ons, and Aston Villa outbid Newcastle. Manzambi's camp have informed Aston Villa that he wants to join them. A long-term contract has been agreed, with a medical to take place soon.
According to @SchreinerFabian of @SkySportDE, Aston Villa have reached a full agreement with SC Freiburg for Johan Manzambi. The total package is worth almost €70m, including add-ons, and Aston Villa outbid Newcastle. Manzambi's camp have informed Aston Villa that he wants to join them. A long-term contract has been agreed, with a medical to take place soon.
According to Ben Jacobs, Johan Manzambi has decided to join Aston Villa and as of Sunday evening the deal with Freiburg is nearing completion.
According to Ben Jacobs, Johan Manzambi has decided to join Aston Villa and as of Sunday evening the deal with Freiburg is nearing completion.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Johan Manzambi is advancing in negotiations with Aston Villa. Manzambi is giving priority to Aston Villa after the deal was interfered with this weekend.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Johan Manzambi is advancing in negotiations with Aston Villa. Manzambi is giving priority to Aston Villa after the deal was interfered with this weekend.
According to The Athletic, Aston Villa are in the process of finalising a move to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, and the deal is now progressing quickly towards completion.
According to The Athletic, Aston Villa are in the process of finalising a move to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, and the deal is now progressing quickly towards completion.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Aston Villa are competing to sign Johan Manzambi. Negotiations are underway to intervene in a deal with Newcastle and secure the player's approval, with the report adding that Aston Villa are actively working on the matter.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Aston Villa are competing to sign Johan Manzambi. Negotiations are underway to intervene in a deal with Newcastle and secure the player's approval, with the report adding that Aston Villa are actively working on the matter.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa are among the clubs attentive to Johan Manzambi's situation with Newcastle. Aston Villa are interested and attentive, and the decision rests with the player.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa are among the clubs attentive to Johan Manzambi's situation with Newcastle. Aston Villa are interested and attentive, and the decision rests with the player.
Aston Villa also had a serious interest in Johan Manzambi. The club from Birmingham was searching intensively for a reinforcement in midfield after Amadou Onana sustained a serious cruciate ligament injury. However, Newcastle was reportedly faster and more concrete.
Aston Villa also had a serious interest in Johan Manzambi. The club from Birmingham was searching intensively for a reinforcement in midfield after Amadou Onana sustained a serious cruciate ligament injury. However, Newcastle was reportedly faster and more concrete.
SC Freiburg and Newcastle United have reached an understanding for the transfer of 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. Aston Villa is also said to have shown interest in Manzambi, who recorded 7 goals and 7 assists in 38 appearances in the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season.
Read Full StorySC Freiburg and Newcastle United have reached an understanding for the transfer of 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. Aston Villa is also said to have shown interest in Manzambi, who recorded 7 goals and 7 assists in 38 appearances in the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season.
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