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Among players in the Bundesliga in his position last season, Manzambi ranked first for progressive carries of 10 metres or more (116), shot-ending carries (13) and fouls won (78).
He then impressed in the World Cup, scoring twice in the 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, getting a goal and an assist in the 2-1 victory over co-hosts Canada and also registering an assist in the 2-0 success over Algeria.
Unfortunately for
While Newcastle were hopeful of landing one of their top targets, their interest was always laced with caution.
Those close to the Magpies were surprised at why the confidence was not absolute – but after losing out to Liverpool for Víctor Munoz, having also seen Hugo Ekitike go to Anfield last year, Newcastle were nervous.
Their fears proved well founded as Manzambi wavered and Villa pounced.
He was being coveted
Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record fee of just over £50m.
The Switzerland international moves to Villa Park in a deal eclipsing the £50m Villa paid Everton for Amadou Onana two years ago.
Villa are also close to completing the £38m signing of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, who left the Championship club’s training camp in Portugal on Thursday to complete