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Done deal: Free agent to Aston Villa, CONFIRMED and announced by the club on 27 August, confirmed 2026-08-27. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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Exclusiva confirmada: Leon Goretzka, muy cerca de Aston Villa. El centrocampista alemán se siente muy atraído por el proyecto y se espera que dé su visto bueno definitivo en las próximas horas. El acuerdo total está a un paso.
Translated: German midfielder Leon Goretzka reportedly close to Aston Villa, expected to give final approval soon, deal nearly complete
First reported 2026-08-22 11:21 BST
🚨🟣🔵 Leon Goretzka to Aston Villa, here we go! Verbal agreement in place with the German midfielder after direct call with Unai Emery. Verbal green light to #AVFC project with club planning for medical and signature this upcoming week. Documents ready - follows @MatteMoretto.
First reported 2026-08-22 14:10 BST
→ citing Matteo Moretto's report from 2026-08-22 11:21 BST
🚨💥 Leon Goretzka to Aston Villa - DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached. Final approval now in. Last details clarified. Medical to be finalized soon. Goretzka is expected to sign a 2-3 year contract. Unai Emery played a key role and personally called Goretzka to convince him of the project following @MatteMoretto. Aston Villa have stepped up their efforts massively over the last 72 hours. @SkySportDE 🇩🇪
First reported 2026-08-23 09:31 BST
→ citing Matteo Moretto's report from 2026-08-22 11:21 BST
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