Aston Villa Signs World Cup Sensation Johan Manzambi for Record 60 Million Euros
Johan Manzambi was not physically fit enough to help Switzerland against Colombia and Argentina.
But he had already caught the eye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Aston Villa won the race with Newcastle to secure one of the sensations of the tournament.
The 20-year-old forward arrived at the Birmingham club with records to his name.
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Villa bought him for 60 million euros.
Making him the most expensive signing in the club’s history.
At the same time, he became Freiburg’s biggest sale ever.
Villa’s previous record was Onana, who arrived from Everton for 59.3 million.
Kevin Schade and Merlin Röhl had led the way among the Black Forest club’s biggest sales. Both were sold for 25 million.
He made the difference 🔥
Manzambi came off the bench during the draw with Qatar in the opening round of the World Cup.
He was also brought on in the second half in the next match, against Bosnia.
And he scored twice in a total of 19 minutes on the pitch.
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His first start came against Canada. He celebrated once again and provided an assist.
He started again against Algeria, already in the round of 32, contributing another decisive pass.
But he was ruled out after suffering a non-contact injury in training before the match against Colombia.