Aston Villa have booked medical for Johan Manzambi on Thursday. Documents already exchanged between clubs with Freiburg.
Johan Manzambi is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of his proposed move to Aston Villa.
The Athletic revealed Villa were finalising a move for the Freiburg midfielder over the weekend, after Manzambi has previously looked on course to join Newcastle United.
Sources with knowledge of the deal, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, said that Villa have agreed to pay a club-record fee that exceeds the £50million ($67.2m; €58.8m at current rates) that they paid Everton for Amadou Onana in 2024. Freiburg sources indicated that the fee represents a club-record sale.
WM-Shootingstar Johan Manzambi steht unmittelbar vor dem Wechsel zu Aston Villa. Nach Sky Sport Informationen hat sich der 20-Jährige bereits von seinen Freiburger Teamkollegen verabschiedet. Am Donnerstag soll der obligatorische Medizincheck beim PL-Klub stattfinden.
Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for fee slightly in excess of €60m as Freiburg accept the proposal. Verbal agreement also with Manzambi and his agency over personal terms, long term deal in place.AVFC completed the hijack.
Understand Aston Villa are among clubs attentive to Johan Manzambi situation with Newcastle. Newcastle agreed terms with Freiburg but waiting on player’s green light to proceed. AVFC interested and attentive; it’s up to the player
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