BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) – Aston Villa signed Brazil midfielder Joao Gomez on Monday, investing some of the money the Europa League winner is set to receive. Morgan Rogers’ UK transfer record sold To Chelsea.
Villa not disclosed Wolverhampton, who are currently relegated, reportedly paid a transfer fee of 35 million pounds (approximately $47 million) for the 25-year-old Gomez.
Gomez will arrive in a few days Club record signing Johan Manzambicosting over £50 million ($67 million) from Freiburg after a great World Cup with Switzerland.
Gomez has played 10 times for Brazil, but not under current manager Carlo Ancelotti. His last appearance was in the World Cup qualifiers last March. Argentina won 4-1.
Also on Monday, Villa star Rodgers was at Chelsea, completing a £117 million ($157.4 million) move after returning from the World Cup with England.
Villa manager Unai Emery will lead his team into the Premier League and Champions League campaign with significant changes to his midfield.
Youri Tielemans is gone join manchester unitedThe transfer fee is reported to be 35 million pounds (approximately $47 million), and Belgian teammate Amadou Onana will be sidelined for several months. ACL tear At the World Cup, they defeated the United States 4-1.
The profits from Villa’s US-backed transfer deal will help it comply with financial monitoring rules that have been in place for the past few years. fined by UEFA.
UEFA fined him 7.5 million euros (about 860 million yen) last month and 11 million euros (about $12.6 million) a year ago.
Villa should earn around 40 million euros (about $45.7 million) in UEFA prize money for winning the Europa League title, which could double for Champions League matches starting in September.
Clubs will continue to lose income next season Close one end of Villa Park Construction is underway to increase the capacity to more than 50,000 people before hosting matches at the 2028 European Championship.
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