Manzambi Joins Aston Villa in Club-Record Deal
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- Johan Manzambi has been a World Cup breakout star for Switzerland, scoring more goals than he has starts in the tournament
- Aston Villa completed a club-record deal for Manzambi, beating Newcastle to the transfer after the forward's lone full season as a starter at Freiburg
Why it matters: Villa are paying a club-record fee for a 23-year-old with only one full starting season of club experience, betting on World Cup efficiency — more goals than starts for Switzerland — translating to the Premier League. The price tag raises the stakes on a player Newcastle also viewed as a priority target.
