Aston Villa's Sensational Transfer News: Spanish Sensation Pau Torres Joins Premier League Powerhouse!
Aston Villa secures Pau Torres from Villarreal in a significant £33m deal, making him the second most expensive signing in their history Head coach Unai Emery's recommendation adds to the excitement as they prepare to kick off against Newcastle, live on Sky Stay tuned for more transfer updates on Sky Sports this summer
Aston Villa have finalized the acquisition of centre-back Pau Torres from Villarreal, a Spanish team.
Torres joins from Unai Emery's previous club in a transfer deal worth £33m, making it the second-costliest transaction in Aston Villa's history, trailing only the £38m spent on signing Emiliano Buendia from Norwich in 2021.
The center-back, with one year left on his current contract, featured in 39 games for Villarreal in the previous season. He also represented Spain in the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Torres had a release clause of €70m (£60.4m), but Villa has reportedly negotiated a payment plan that allows them to make initial payments below that amount over an extended period of time.
Unai Emery has shown a strong interest in Torres ever since his comeback to the Premier League. He firmly believes that the inclusion of this defender can elevate the squad to new heights, ultimately solidifying their standing in European football.
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Torres had a remarkable 21-year association with Villarreal. He began his journey with the club's academy and eventually worked his way up to the first team. Notably, Torres played a significant role in the team's triumph in the 2021 Europa League, under the guidance of Emery.
Aston Villa will start their 2023/24 Premier League season with a Saturday Night Football fixture away at Newcastle live on We on August 12.
Unai Emery's team, set to compete in the Europa Conference League play-offs in August, will face three away matches out of their first four games in the domestic season. On August 19, they will host Everton at Villa Park, followed by trips to Burnley on August 26 and Liverpool on September 2.
During a packed December schedule, they have a total of seven Premier League fixtures, including home games against last season's top two teams. In the same week, Villa will welcome Manchester City on December 5 and Arsenal four days later on December 9.
Aston Villa will be heading to Old Trafford on Boxing Day to confront Manchester United, and will conclude their 2023 season with a home match against Burnley on December 30. The last home game of Aston Villa's season will be against Liverpool at Villa Park on May 8, followed by an away fixture against Crystal Palace on May 19.
