Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move
Summary
Joao Gomes, a midfielder from Wolves, is close to joining Aston Villa for about £38 million. The deal includes an initial payment of £34 million plus £4 million in extra fees. Gomes left Wolves’ training camp for a medical check before the transfer is completed.Key Facts
- Joao Gomes is a Brazilian midfielder currently playing for Wolves.
- He is set to join Aston Villa in a deal worth £38 million (£34 million upfront plus £4 million in add-ons).
- Gomes left Wolves’ training camp in Portugal to have a medical for Aston Villa.
- Aston Villa needs new midfield players after selling Youri Tielemans to Manchester United for £35 million.
- Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana is out until next year due to a serious knee injury.
- Villa is also close to signing Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for over £50 million, a club record fee.
- Atletico Madrid was interested in Gomes but did not complete a deal.
- Gomes played 41 games last season for Wolves, who finished last in the Premier League.
- He joined Wolves from Flamengo in 2023 and has played 130 games, scoring 7 goals.
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