Here we go! Romano: Aston Villa completed the hijack from Newcastle to sign Manzambi for around €60m

Another one confirmed by Fabrizio Romano — Swiss international Johan Manzambi is set to become Aston Villa’s newest addition, with a verbal agreement now in place.

On the fee, we’re looking at just north of €60 million, a number Freiburg have signed off on after accepting Villa’s proposal. That’s a serious statement of intent from Villa, and it shows just how highly rated the young Swiss talent is across Europe right now.

Just as importantly, Romano confirms personal terms are also sorted, with Manzambi and his representatives having verbally agreed to a long-term contract at Villa Park. Whenever you’ve got both club-to-club and player-side terms lined up like this, it’s usually just a formality before medicals and official signing.

Here we go, another marquee move on the board for Villa. 🟣🔵