Ogasabi reports that following Amadou Onana’s signing, Aston Villa also signed Joao Felix. The Portuguese striker, who has played on loan at Chelsea and Barcelona for the past 1.5 seasons, may make a comeback to the Premier League this summer as Aston Villa has emerged as a surprising candidate to recruit him. Tune in to 9am news Nigeria for more details on this development.
Felix’s future remains uncertain after his loan at Barcelona ended at the end of the 2023–2024 season. Despite his desire to stay at Camp Nou, Barcelona’s ambitions have shifted towards other targets like Nico Williams and Dani Olmo. According to Marca, the Catalan Giants face financial constraints that will prevent them from completing a permanent transfer for Felix.
To prepare for the new season and their chance to play in the Champions League, Aston Villa is adding players to their roster including Joao Felix. The Villans recently saw a significant increase in revenue when they approved the €60 million (£50.5 million) transfer of Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad of the Saudi Pro League. For more updates on these transfers, catch the 9am news with Ogasabi.
On Sunday, Unai Emery’s team will face the Columbus Crew, an MLS team, in a friendly encounter as part of their preseason schedule in the United States. Aston Villa has been active during the transfer season and recently announced the £50 million acquisition of Everton’s Amadou Onana. Stay tuned to 9am news Nigeria for the latest on Aston Villa’s transfer activities.
