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Aston Villa have secured former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof on a free transfer with a two-year contract. The Swedish captain brings extensive Premier League experience after seven seasons at Old Trafford. Villa are also progressing with loan deals for Manchester United's Jadon Sancho and Liverpool's Harvey Elliott. These moves come as Villa seek to address their goal-scoring struggles after failing to score in their first three league matches.

Key Points: Aston Villa Sign Ex-Man Utd Defender Victor Lindelof on Free Transfer

  • Lindelof joins Villa after 284 appearances for Manchester United
  • Swedish defender won FA Cup and League Cup with Red Devils
  • Villa close to Jadon Sancho loan deal paying 80% wages
  • Club also pursuing Liverpool's Harvey Elliott on loan with obligation
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Aston Villa sign ex-Man Utd defender Victor Lindelof

Aston Villa confirm Victor Lindelof signing on free transfer from Manchester United, with Jadon Sancho and Harvey Elliott deals also progressing on deadline day.

"Villa will have an extremely busy deadline day with more incomings expected. - The Athletic"

Birmingham, Sep 1

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof on a two-year contract.

The Swedish defender joins as a free agent after having left the Red Devils last season.

Lindelof has represented United 284 times, since his arrival from Benfica in the summer of 2017, and won Emirates FA Cup and League Cup winners' medals during his time with the Red Devils.

The Sweden captain came off the bench in the 2024 FA Cup final success against Manchester City and also netted four goals as a Red - all of which came at Old Trafford, the last a winning strike against Luton Town in his final campaign for the side.

As per reports by The Athletic, Villa will have an extremely busy deadline day with more incomings expected.

Aston Villa are on the verge of agreeing a loan deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. An agreement club-to-club and with the player is close with only final details to sort. Villa are expected to pay around 80 per cent of Sancho’s wages.

The 25-year-old is into the final year of his contract at Old Trafford with the club holding the option of extending by a further 12 months.

In addition to Sancho, Villa are also working to finalize a deal for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott on loan, with an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer after the departure of Jacob Ramsey. Elliot's potential arrival works as a solid addition to Unai Emery's side after having attempted to sign West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta and Marco Asensio.

The Villains will be hoping to add enough firepower to their side ahead of the transfer deadline, after having failed to score a single goal in their opening three Premier League games of the season.

- IANS

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Priya S
Free transfer for a player of his quality? That's smart business by Villa. Indian Premier League clubs should learn from these European teams about value signings!
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Arjun K
Sancho and Elliott too? Villa are going all out! But paying 80% wages for Sancho seems risky given his recent form. Hope it works out for them.
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Michael C
As a United fan, sad to see Lindelof go but he deserves regular playing time. Always gave his best for the club. Wish him well at Villa! 👍
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Shreya B
No goals in 3 games is worrying. These signings better work quickly or Villa could be in trouble. Premier League is ruthless these days!
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Vikram M
Unai Emery is building something special there. From mid-table to European football and now these ambitious signings. Villa fans must be excited! 🎯

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