Aston Villa Bolsters Midfield with £38m Signing of Joao Gomes from Wolves
Aston Villa has made a significant move in the transfer market by signing midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves for a total of £38 million. The deal includes an initial payment of £34 million with the potential for an additional £4 million in add-ons. This signing comes just three days after Villa announced the club-record acquisition of fellow midfielder Johan Manzambi for £59.5 million. The arrival of Gomes marks a strategic reshaping of Villa's midfield, particularly following the departure of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the long-term injury concerns surrounding Amadou Onana. Additionally, Villa is preparing for the expected sale of attacker Morgan Rogers to Chelsea in a record-breaking deal worth £117 million this summer. Key details of the transfer: Player: Joao Gomes From: Wolves Fee: £38 million Initial payment: £34 million Potential add-ons: £4 million Notable recent signings: Johan Manzambi (£59.5 million) Departures: Youri Tielemans (to Manchester United), Amadou Onana (injury), Morgan Rogers (expected sale to Chelsea) More updates regarding this transfer and Villa's summer plans are anticipated.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-07-20