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Former Manchester United star Victor Lindelof has accomplished a transfer to rival Premier League membership Aston Villa.
Lindelof launched by United
Lindelof parted methods with United earlier this summer time after a seven-year stint on the membership, by which he made 284 appearances in complete.
He joined United from Benfica in 2017 and departed Previous Trafford upon the expiry of his contract.
The Swede scored 4 objectives for the Crimson Devils, one in all which got here in opposition to Aston Villa throughout a 2-2 attract December 2019.
Throughout his time as a free agent, Lindelof was linked to a bunch of golf equipment, together with a return to Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen and Fiorentina. Nevertheless, Villa emerged as shock suitors for the defender.
A current report lined by The Peoples Individual relayed that Lindelof was closing in on a transfer to Villa and now, the switch has been confirmed.
Lindelof indicators for Villa
Earlier on Monday, Villa confirmed that Lindelof had put pen to paper on a two-year contract.
Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Victor Lindelöf.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 1, 2025
Chatting with Villa TV upon announcement of his arrival, the 31-year-old revealed that he had no doubts about becoming a member of the Birmingham outfit as soon as he realized of their curiosity.
Lindelof stated, “I spoke to my spouse, and we felt it was a great transfer for us as a household and for me as a participant. I’ve been on the Premier League for a few years, so I do know what it’s all about.”
“Hopefully, I might help the youthful gamers with my expertise, and in addition deliver within the high quality like I present on the pitch. I’m tremendous, tremendous glad and thrilled to be a part of this soccer membership.”
Requested about his conversations with Unai Emery, Lindelof answered, “We had a great speak a few days in the past, and we simply talked in regards to the soccer and the way he sees me as a participant and what I can deliver to the crew.”
“That as properly was one of many issues that made me need to come right here, after that cellphone name. We had a great speak, and (I’m) actually trying ahead to working beneath him.”
“Enjoying at Villa Park, the followers, it’s at all times an amazing, nice ambiance. For me, to have the ability to go on the market and have them behind me this time goes to be superb, so I’m actually trying ahead to that.”
“The crew, very, superb with the ball, superb construction. I believe everybody is aware of precisely what to do on the pitch, and I believe that’s what the supervisor calls for from the gamers as properly.”
“The requirements are very, very excessive, and I can’t wait to attempt to deliver that commonplace up somewhat bit as properly.”
Lindelof might make his debut for Villa on Saturday 13 September, once they go away to Everton.
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