‘Here we go’ - Fabrizio Romano unveils former Spurs man has already agreed to join Aston Villa

The latest transfer news in the Premier League as Aston Villa near the completion of the signing of a former Tottenham Hotspur defender.
Charlie Haffenden
By Charlie Haffenden
Published 30th Aug 2023, 14:03 BST
Updated 30th Aug 2023, 14:04 BST
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Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign centre-back Clement Lenglet on a season-long loan deal.

The 28-year-old spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur and has spent the summer months with Barça, but his next move will be to join up with Unai Emery.

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Fabrizio Romano reports Lenglet has already fully agreed to join the Villans and will travel to Birmingham later today to complete the formalities of the deal.

Lenglet played 35 times for Tottenham last campaign, including 26 games in the Premier League and seven in the UEFA Champions League.

The Frenchman also has 160 Barcelona appearances to his name.

Related topics:Transfer NewsTottenham HotspurPremier LeagueBarcelonaUnai Emery

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