Aston Villa introduced the signing of Switzerland World Cup star Johan Manzambi from German aspect Freiburg on Friday for a reported membership document payment of simply over £50 million ($67 million).
Midfielder Manzambi arrives after a powerful World Cup marketing campaign during which he scored 3 times and supplied two assists in 4 video games earlier than struggling an harm.
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Switzerland reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup earlier than dropping to eventual finalists Argentina.
Manzambi, 20, additionally performed a key function as Freiburg reached the Europa League remaining, the place they have been crushed by Villa.
Manzambi, who was additionally a goal for Newcastle, was named the Europa League’s younger participant of the season and is Villa’s first signing of the summer time switch window.
“I am very, very happy and I am excited to play with this club,” Manzambi instructed membership media.
“It’s a very big club in England, and they’re playing in the Champions League. I’ve already played against Aston Villa, and for me, it was the perfect plan.
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“I hope I can play the identical as within the World Cup and with Freiburg.”
Villa are additionally reportedly near finishing the signing of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes.
Unai Emery wants midfield reinforcements after promoting Youri Tielemans to Manchester United for £35 million.
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