US EditionDone Deal: Aston Villa Fourth Summer Signing Confirmed as Released Man Utd Star Puts Pen to Paper
Aston Villa secured Victor Lindelof on a two-year contract after outbidding Everton and Fiorentina, addressing their defensive experience shortage amid financial limits, sources confirm.
- Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Victor Lindelöf is undergoing a medical ahead of signing a two-year contract with Aston Villa Football Club until June 2027, with an option for June 2028.
- With defensive options limited, Aston Villa offered a higher proposal than Fiorentina and Everton, signing free-agent Victor Lindelöf after his Manchester United contract expired.
- Across eight seasons at Old Trafford, Victor Lindelöf made 284 appearances, including 194 Premier League games, after being signed from Benfica by Jose Mourinho for £31 million.
- Although not yet available to play, Victor Lindelöf could be unveiled at Villa Park before or during half time on Sunday, boosting the squad for a gruelling season including UEFA Europa League fixtures.
- With only a handful of summer additions so far, Aston Villa remain active, pushing to sign Lucas Paquetá and at least one more player soon while balancing Premier League and UEFA financial regulations and preparing for UEFA Europa League fixtures.
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Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, 31, has found a new club in the Premier League. The centre-back is ready for Aston Villa. "The Iceman is here," the Birmingham club writes in their
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