Well I’m glad that’s over.
I can only imagine @J_Tanswell can put his phone down now without fear of missing something for the first time in 6 weeks.
Special mentions to @johntownley11 too. Both assets to the Villa community and providing us with the inside scoop exclusively - we’re lucky to have you chaps.
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Rafael Leao has again made it clear to Aston Villa that he prefers to join them over Galatasaray. Villa have spent the last few hours assessing options to structure a deal that could satisfy AC Milan, who have an agreement with Galatasaray. It's a very expensive operation.
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Fergie was never afraid to dismantle successful sides and build again. Players came and went but he was the constant. That feels like the philosophy at Villa now. Emery is the continuity between cycles. The thread that runs through everything.
🚨 Aston Villa reach agreement with Parma to sign Zion Suzuki. Deal for 23yo #Parma goalkeeper worth €30m + future add-ons potentially taking package to €35m. 5yr contract in place with Japan 🇯🇵 international; keen on #AVFC move throughout @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/u8WxK1gvP7
Rarely in my life have I been so well received, thank you very much to everyone, especially to the players, it really made me feel part of the group from the first day here in the Villa. I hope I can continue to help you write this winning story here.
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Aston Villa can confirm that the club’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the registration of Brian Madjo has been upheld.
17-year-old Madjo signed for the club from Metz in January. Born in Enfield, London and a UK citizen, he left England at a young age and was raised in Luxembourg but has been unable to play due to FIFA‘s rules on the international transfer of minors.
The striker has scored four goals in pre-season so far, including two in the opening friendly fixture against Walsall.
The court’s decision today means that Brian will be registered as an Aston Villa player and eligible to play in official competition matches for the forthcoming season.
Aaron Rodgers called out ESPN for not covering the Dianna Russini scandal.
"And there was another scandal this offseason too, involving a voter for MVP and Coach of the Year. How much time did your network spend on that?"
(via @PatMcAfeeShow)
🚨🟣🔵 Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for fee slightly in excess of €60m as Freiburg accept the proposal.
Verbal agreement also with Manzambi and his agency over personal terms, long term deal in place.
#AVFC completed the hijack. 🇨🇭