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Done deal: Freiburg to Aston Villa, up to £59.5m, Villa club record, confirmed 2026-07. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🚨 EXCL: Aston Villa in process of finalising move to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. Newcastle United had agreement with #SCF but #NUFC lacked player approval. 20yo Swiss midfielder wants #AVFC & deal now accelerating towards conclusion @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-07-12 19:58 BST
🚨BREAKING Looks like Aston Villa have swooped into sign Manzambi. Newcastle have been looking at other targets since Friday. Another blow #nufc
First reported 2026-07-12 19:58 BST
2026-07-12 19:58 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨BREAKING Looks like Aston Villa have swooped into sign Manzambi. Newcastle have been looking at other targets since Friday. Another blow #nufc https://t.co/nCS775lKMf
2026-07-12 19:59 BST
STANDS🚨BREAKING Looks like Aston Villa have swooped into sign Manzambi. Newcastle have been looking at other targets since Friday. Another blow #nufc #avfc https://t.co/nCS775lKMf
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Aston Villa are working to hijack the deal to sign Johan Manzambi. Big hours. 🚨💣#AVFC
First reported 2026-07-12 20:02 BST
🚨💣 Aston Villa now seriously trying to hijack the imminent #NUFC deal. Fresh contact today as reported. Still no final commitment from the player to Newcastle. Following Amadou Onana’s injury, Aston Villa have now made an XXL offer to both the player and SC Freiburg. Decision soon.
First reported 2026-07-12 20:04 BST
🚨🟣🔵 Exclusive story from the evening, confirmed: Aston Villa are in the race to sign Johan Manzambi. Negotiations underway to hijack Newcastle deal and get green light from the player. 🇨🇭 #NUFC agreed terms with Freiburg but not yet with Manzambi; #AVFC are on it. ❗️
First reported 2026-07-12 20:06 BST
2026-07-12 20:06 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🟣🔵 Exclusive story from the evening, confirmed: Aston Villa are in the race to sign Johan Manzambi. Negotiations underway to hijack Newcastle deal and get green light from the player. 🇨🇭 #NUFC agreed terms with Freiburg but not yet with Manzambi; #AVFC are on it. ❗️ https://t.co/OaPW1t4EBo
2026-07-12 20:24 BST
STANDS🚨🟣🔵 Newcastle are set to leave talks with Johan Manzambi’s camp as he’s advancing in negotiations with Aston Villa. Manzambi gives priority to #AVFC after deal hijacked this weekend, as mentioned earlier. https://t.co/yKFIXUpVFl
2026-07-15 17:14 BST
STANDS🚨🟣🔵 Aston Villa have booked medical for Johan Manzambi on Thursday. 🩺 Documents already exchanged between clubs with Freiburg. https://t.co/KOOpkqvG4I
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As #NUFC feared #AVFC now closing in on the signing of Manzambi. Told that deal is virtually done.
First reported 2026-07-12 20:20 BST
2026-07-12 20:20 BST · first post at this stage
STANDSAs #NUFC feared #AVFC now closing in on the signing of Manzambi. Told that deal is virtually done. https://t.co/RQUWU3cl9J
2026-07-15 17:49 BST
STANDSJohan Manzambi set for his Aston Villa medical on Thursday ahead of a £52m move from Freiburg.🩺 https://t.co/WKkW1f4hro
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Johan #Manzambi to #AstonVilla from #Freiburg is at the final stage for €60M. Contract until 2031 (€5M/year). The swiss midfielder has preferred to join #AVFC than Newcastle. #transfers
First reported 2026-07-12 22:00 BST
Johan Manzambi è ufficialmente un nuovo giocatore dell’@AVFCOfficial
First reported 2026-07-17 19:27 BST
Johan Manzambi joins Aston Villa from Friburg for €60m. #AVFC
First reported 2026-07-17 20:07 BST
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Johan Manzambi has decided to join Aston Villa and as on Sunday evening the deal is almost closed with Freiburg. Newcastle feared a hijack since last week, as reported on @talkSPORT. #NUFC aware of Manzambi’s preference. Aston Villa decided to move following Amadou Onana’s ACL injury, as @David_Ornstein called.🇨🇭
First reported 2026-07-12 20:22 BST
→ citing David Ornstein's report from 2026-07-12 19:58 BST
2026-07-12 20:22 BST · first post at this stage
STANDSJohan Manzambi has decided to join Aston Villa and as on Sunday evening the deal is almost closed with Freiburg. Newcastle feared a hijack since last week, as reported on @talkSPORT. #NUFC aware of Manzambi’s preference. Aston Villa decided to move following Amadou Onana’s ACL injury, as @David_Ornstein called.🇨🇭
2026-07-12 20:26 BST
STANDSJohan Manzambi has decided to join Aston Villa and as of Sunday evening the deal is almost closed with Freiburg. Newcastle feared a hijack since last week, as reported on @talkSPORT. #NUFC aware of Manzambi’s preference. Aston Villa decided to move following Amadou Onana’s ACL injury, as @David_Ornstein called.🇨🇭
2026-07-17 18:25 BST
STANDSAston Villa confirm Johan Manzambi has joined from Freiburg. Club-record signing, surpassing the £50m Villa paid for Amadou Onana.🇨🇭 🗣️ Manzambi: “It’s a very big club in England and they are playing in the #UCL.” https://t.co/rbJZXmc6dm
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🚨💥 BREAKING | Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa - DONE DEAL ✔️ ⚠️ EXCL DET: Hijack completed. Aston Villa have reached a full agreement with SC Freiburg. The total package is worth almost €70m, including add-ons, outbidding Newcastle. Aston Villa were in the race from the very beginning, as exclusively revealed. Manzambi had not given #NUFC his final commitment. His camp have now informed Aston Villa that he wants to join them. Long-term contract agreed. Medical soon. SC Freiburg were unavailable for comment. @SchreinerFabian @SkySportDE 🇨🇭
First reported 2026-07-12 21:09 BST
2026-07-12 21:09 BST · first post at this stage
🚨🟣🔵 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. 🇨🇭
First reported 2026-07-13 07:01 BST
2026-07-13 07:01 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🟣🔵 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. 🇨🇭 https://t.co/mpOB2XGFl7
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🚨 EXC: Newcastle are interested in Johan Manzambi 🇨🇭 SC Freiburg midfielder, 20, is currently with Switzerland at the World Cup ⚽️ He has been one of the stars so far with three goals
First reported 2026-06-28 19:04 BST
Newcastle optimistic on agreeing a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi. Advanced talks ongoing.🇨🇭 🤝 @alex_crook
First reported 2026-07-01 22:05 BST
2026-07-01 22:05 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ONNewcastle optimistic on agreeing a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi. Advanced talks ongoing.🇨🇭 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/xKw4jFH24w
2026-07-09 14:10 BST
PLAY ON#NUFC are close to reaching a full agreement with Freiburg over €60m Johann Manzambi. However the Magpies must still finalise personal terms and are cautious over the possibility of a hijack. #AVFC are among the other clubs tracking the highly-rated Swiss international.
2026-07-12 18:45 BST
PLAY ONNewcastle waiting on Johan Manzambi to approve a move to St James’ Park. Deal ready to formalise, but caution until it’s signed. Aston Villa also interested as reported last week on @talkSPORT.⬇️ https://t.co/3Nv7X2UZbQ
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Talks ongoing between Newcastle and Freiburg for Johan Manzambi. 🇨🇭 #NUFC
First reported 2026-07-01 22:18 BST
Also includes details on pursuit of Johan Manzambi as a replacement for Tonali #nufc
First reported 2026-07-01 22:33 BST
2026-07-01 22:33 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ONAlso includes details on pursuit of Johan Manzambi as a replacement for Tonali #nufc https://t.co/J5mCOFD3Vt
🚨🇨🇭 Newcastle are preparing opening official bid for Switzerland gem Johan Manzambi to be sent soon. Initial contacts made over recent days and proposal to SC Freiburg will follow. ⚪️⚫️ He’s scored 3 goals, delivered 2 assists in excellent World Cup campaign so far.
First reported 2026-07-04 19:45 BST
🚨 Newcastle United to open talks with Freiburg in coming days as work continues to sign Johan Manzambi. #NUFC now leading contender for 20yo midfielder & intensifying efforts to get deal done. #Switzerland international keen on opportunity @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-07-07 09:35 BST
🚨⤵️ Freiburg and Newcastle are already in contact over Johan Manzambi. #NUFC are pushing to sign him. SCF are demanding up to €60m.
First reported 2026-07-07 09:38 BST
2026-07-07 09:38 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨⤵️ Freiburg and Newcastle are already in contact over Johan Manzambi. #NUFC are pushing to sign him. SCF are demanding up to €60m. https://t.co/uPXilh2fSZ
Newcastle United working to officially close the deal in the next days. 🤝🏻🇨🇭#NUFC
First reported 2026-07-12 13:26 BST
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🚨 | BREAKING : JOHAN MANZAMBI 🇨🇭 Newcastle United have verbally completed a deal to sign Johan Manzambi, deal imminent after Switzerland's WC! 🇨🇭🚨⚫️⚪️#NUFC Total verbal agreement in-place between NUFC and SC Freiburg over a €65m deal. €60m fixed plus €5m in bonuses. Both parties working to get paperworks signed and sorted. 💰🚨 There is also a verbal agreement with Johan Manzambi's camp over a long-term contract until June 2031. Salary and bonuses also agreed, personal terms sorted. 🤝🏻✅️ Newcastle United are waiting for the completion of Switzerland's World Cup to sorted out the deal with the player himself, deal is imminent after the WC. 🤝🏻🇨🇭 If everything goes to plan, Johan Manzambi will be a Newcastle United player in the next days. NUFC waiting patiently for Johan. ⏳️⚫️⚪️
First reported 2026-07-11 19:11 BST
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🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE | Newcastle and SC Freiburg have reached a full agreement over the transfer of Johan Manzambi worth €60m. All agreed between the clubs. #NUFC are now finalising the final details of the agreement with Manzambi. Long-term contract prepared. Aston Villa were also in the race following Amadou Onana’s ACL injury, but Newcastle are the clear favourites. Manzambi, who is currently injured, remains fully focused on the World Cup. @SkySportDE 🇨🇭
First reported 2026-07-09 11:24 BST
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🚨 #EXCL | Napoli, PSG and Leverkusen eye Freiburg’s young midfielder Johan Manzambi. 💰 Freiburg want to keep him but could sell if an astronomical €35M-€40M bid arrives. @ekremkonur & @Fussballdaten
First reported 2026-06-05 07:56 BST
🚨💥 BREAKING | Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa - DONE DEAL ✔️ ⚠️ EXCL DET: Hijack completed. Aston Villa have reached a full agreement with SC Freiburg. The total package is worth almost €70m, including add-ons, outbidding Newcastle. Aston Villa were in the race from the very beginning, as exclusively revealed. Manzambi had not given #NUFC his final commitment. His camp have now informed Aston Villa that he wants to join them. Long-term contract agreed. Medical soon. SC Freiburg were unavailable for comment. @SchreinerFabian @SkySportDE 🇨🇭
2026-07-13 07:19 BST
STANDS🚨⤵️ Aston Villa have successfully completed the hijack. Personal terms have been agreed, and Villa outbid Newcastle. Freiburg are set to receive €70m now, including add-ons, as revealed last night. Done deal. https://t.co/fw9BLJalS0
2026-07-15 13:05 BST
STANDS🚨🩺 All done and sealed between the clubs. Johan Manzambi’s medical with Aston Villa is scheduled for Thursday. https://t.co/fw9BLJalS0
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2026-07-17 18:16 BST
STANDS🟣🔵🇨🇭 Official, confirmed. Johan Manzambi signs in as Aston Villa new player from SC Freiburg for fee slightly over €60m. https://t.co/AWDxpvOq03
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2026-07-09 12:54 BST
PLAY ON🚨BREAKING Significant progress has been made on Johan Manzambi deal in the last 24 hours. Nothing finalised or agreed yet but very close. It’s getting lost, understandably so, amidst the Bruno Guimaraes noise but #nufc are signing some very talented young players this summer. If they can keep Bruno lots of reasons to feel optimistic moving forward. Feels like a big IF at the moment I know.
2026-07-12 17:42 BST
PLAY ONJohan Manzambi deal to Newcastle not finalised and the hold up naturally a concern given how long it’s dragged on for. The player has to make a decision. Fee and personal terms not an issue. Newcastle need a definitive answer. They have alternative targets. #nufc
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2026-07-10 21:26 BST
PLAY ON🚨⤵️ €60m agreement in place. #NUFC want to complete the deal quickly to prevent any potential hijack attempts from Premier League clubs. The transfer is expected to be finalised after the World Cup with Switzerland if nothing extraordinary happens. https://t.co/X8kRkYkWVT
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