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Aston Villa has officially announced the signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi, who joins the club from Freiburg.
The Swiss international has become the most expensive acquisition in the Birmingham club's history, with Villa reportedly paying €60 million plus an additional €10 million in add-ons. The club did not disclose the length of the 20-year-old's contract, who will wear the number 44 shirt.
Manzambi was a breakout star for Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup, contributing three goals and two assists in four appearances, despite starting only two of those matches. This stellar performance sparked a fierce bidding war for his signature, with Aston Villa ultimately outmaneuvering Newcastle. Interestingly, the Villans had previously defeated the young talent in the Europa League final, where they triumphed 3-0 over his former team. For the German side, the attacking midfielder made 58 appearances, scoring 9 goals and providing 11 assists during his two years with their senior squad.
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