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Johan Manzambi
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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aston villa3Done deal · 2026-07
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#1 Ben Jacobs
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
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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
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2026-07-12 21:09 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨💥 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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🚨🟣🔵 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
First reported 2026-07-13 07:01 BST
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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
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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newcastle1
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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