Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Aston Villa have completed a £49 million deal for midfielder Johan Manzambi, hijacking Newcastle's pursuit. The 20-year-old, who faced Villa in May's Europa League final, shifted his focus after Switzerland's World Cup exit. This move further complicates Newcastle's summer as they adjust to a new transfer policy amidst player departures.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 09:42 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC
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