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Aston Villa have completed the signing of Johan Manzambi from Freiburg.
The young Swiss midfielder arrives after an impressive spell in Germany and gives Villa a creative option to help replace the progression and attacking influence lost through summer departures.
FPL data status
Here is his profile from the official FPL data on 23 July 2026:
- Club: Aston Villa
- Position: Midfielder
- Price: £6.0m
- Ownership: 4.1 per cent
- Availability: Available, no fitness flag
- 2025/26 FPL history: none, this is his first Premier League season
Because he is already in the game at £6.0m, no price is pending. What remains uncertain is his role and minutes.
What type of player is Manzambi?
Manzambi is a creative midfielder who can receive under pressure, move the ball through midfield and contribute close to the penalty area.
His age creates uncertainty, but the size and timing of the transfer suggest that Villa view him as more than a long-term academy project.
His possible roles include:
- Advanced central midfielder
- No 10
- Left or right attacking midfielder
- Deeper creator beside a ball-winning midfielder