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Canada's Buchanan makes Villarreal move permanent with five-year deal

VALENCIAN COMMUNITY, SPAIN, JUL 29 – Tajon Buchanan signed a five-year deal after a successful loan at Villarreal, where he made 13 appearances with one goal and two assists, aiming to secure playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

  • Having impressed on loan, Buchanan officially joined Villarreal CF with a five-year deal on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, completing his transfer.
  • Buchanan initially moved to Villarreal CF on Feb. 1 on loan from Inter Milan that included a buy option, after struggling for minutes at Inter.
  • While on loan at Villarreal CF, Buchanan made 13 appearances, scored one goal, and registered two assists during his spell in the second half of 2024-25.
  • Following his medical on Tuesday, Villarreal CF confirmed Buchanan signed a five-year contract and will join the pre-season training camp immediately.
  • Villarreal CF will open their LaLiga season on August 15 at home to Oviedo, and the move should boost Buchanan’s prospects ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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